Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Water elm
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
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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
Intestinal irritations
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 as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
American Elm
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
amerikanische Ulme
rosa Ipe
In French
orme d'Amérique
rose Ipe
In Spanish
olmo americano
Pink Ipe
In Greek
American Elm
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
olmo americano
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elm and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Elm and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Elm and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Care of Elm and Pink Ipe
Care of Elm and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.