Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America
Asia, Europe
Types
Water elm
Blue & Purple Rain viola, Bowles' Black pansy, Fizzy Lemonberry pansy, Karma Yellow pansy
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Green
Blue, Orange, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Rich, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Rich, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Asthma, epilepsy, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Flowers, Leaves
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
Viola tricolor var. hortensis
Common Name
American Elm
Pansy
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
स्रीवत
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Stiefmütterchen
In French
orme d'Amérique
Pensée
In Spanish
olmo americano
Pensamiento
In Greek
American Elm
πανσές
In Portuguese
olmo americano
amor-perfeito
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Bratek
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Cinaede fill
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Ulmaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Elm and Pansy
Season and care of Elm and Pansy is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Pansy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pansy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Pansy is Rich, Well drained while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Pansy is Acidic.
Elm and Pansy Physical Information
Elm and Pansy physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Pansy height is 1.50 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Elm and Pansy are as follows:
Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green
Pansy flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Red and White
- Pansy leaf color: Green
Care of Elm and Pansy
Care of Elm and Pansy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Pansy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove deadheads. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pansy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.