Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America
Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Types
Water elm
not available
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Mountain Slopes
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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Landscape Designing
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
Antiseptic, Boils, Expectorant, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Bark, Seeds, Wood
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
Application in Furniture, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
PINUS ponderosa
Common Name
American Elm
Ponderosa Pine
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
ponderosa pine
In German
amerikanische Ulme
ponderosa-Kiefer
In French
orme d'Amérique
pin ponderosa
In Spanish
olmo americano
pino ponderosa
In Greek
American Elm
Ponderosa πεύκα
In Portuguese
olmo americano
ponderosa pine
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
sosna
In Latin
Latin ulmo
pinus ponderosa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Elm and Ponderosa Pine
Season and care of Elm and Ponderosa Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Ponderosa Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ponderosa Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Ponderosa Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Ponderosa Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Ponderosa Pine Physical Information
Elm and Ponderosa Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Ponderosa Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Ponderosa Pine are as follows:
Care of Elm and Ponderosa Pine
Care of Elm and Ponderosa Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Ponderosa Pine 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 Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.