Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Water elm
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Humid climates, moist forests
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
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, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
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, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Bark, Fruits, 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
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
PYRUS communis
Common Name
American Elm
Pear
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
नाशपाती
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Birne
In French
orme d'Amérique
Poire
In Spanish
olmo americano
Pera
In Greek
American Elm
Αχλάδι
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Pera
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Gruszka
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Orbis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Elm and Pear
Season and care of Elm and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Elm and Pear Physical Information
Elm and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Pear are as follows:
Care of Elm and Pear
Care of Elm and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.