Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Water elm
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Moderate
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
PHYSOCARPUS
Common Name
American Elm
Ninebark
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Ninebark
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Ninebark
In French
orme d'Amérique
Physocarpe
In Spanish
olmo americano
ninebark
In Greek
American Elm
ninebark
In Portuguese
olmo americano
ninebark
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Ninebark
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Ninebark
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Elm and Ninebark
Season and care of Elm and Ninebark is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Ninebark Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ninebark season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Ninebark is while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Ninebark is .
Elm and Ninebark Physical Information
Elm and Ninebark physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width -. The color specification of Elm and Ninebark are as follows:
Care of Elm and Ninebark
Care of Elm and Ninebark include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately.