Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Australia
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Light Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep immersed in water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
-
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
-
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Seeds, Spores
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
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
MARSILEA mutica
Common Name
American Elm
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Pepperwort
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Pepperwort
In French
orme d'Amérique
Pepperwort
In Spanish
olmo americano
Pepperwort
In Greek
American Elm
Pepperwort
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Pepperwort
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Pepperwort
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Pepperwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Charophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Marsileaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Elm and Pepperwort
Season and care of Elm and Pepperwort is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Pepperwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Pepperwort Physical Information
Elm and Pepperwort physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Pepperwort are as follows:
Care of Elm and Pepperwort
Care of Elm and Pepperwort include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.