Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Hybrid origin, Asia
Types
Water elm
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
11-12
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
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
Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
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
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
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
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
Common Name
American Elm
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Ponderosa Lemon
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Ponderosa Zitrone
In French
orme d'Amérique
Citron Ponderosa
In Spanish
olmo americano
Ponderosa Lemon
In Greek
American Elm
Ponderosa Lemon
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Ponderosa Lemon
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Ponderosa Lemon
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Ponderosa Lemon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Elm and Ponderosa Lemon
Season and care of Elm and Ponderosa Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Ponderosa Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Elm and Ponderosa Lemon Physical Information
Elm and Ponderosa Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Ponderosa Lemon are as follows:
Care of Elm and Ponderosa Lemon
Care of Elm and Ponderosa Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Ponderosa Lemon 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 Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.