Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Alpine Meadows, meadows, Mountains, stream banks
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Crimson, Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Pink Root, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Red eyes, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-oxidant, Eczema, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Leaf Stalks, Stem
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, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
Spigelia marilandica
Common Name
American Elm
Woodland pinkroot, Indian pink
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
pinkroot
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Spigelia
In French
orme d'Amérique
Spigelia
In Spanish
olmo americano
Spigelia
In Greek
American Elm
Spigelia
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Spigelia
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Spigelia
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Spigelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Ulmaceae
Loganiceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elm and Pinkroot
Season and care of Elm and Pinkroot is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Pinkroot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pinkroot season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Pinkroot is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Pinkroot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Pinkroot Physical Information
Elm and Pinkroot physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Pinkroot height is 91.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Elm and Pinkroot are as follows:
Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green
Pinkroot flower color: Crimson, Pink, Red and Yellow
- Pinkroot leaf color: Green
Care of Elm and Pinkroot
Care of Elm and Pinkroot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Pinkroot pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering, 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 Pinkroot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.