Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Water elm
Rovada, ‘Red Lake’ AGM, Junifer
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
White, Red, Pink, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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 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
Prune every year, Prune to half of its height, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Citrus, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Asthma
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
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Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Fruits, 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
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
RIBES rubrum
Common Name
American Elm
Red Currant
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Red Currant
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Rote Johannisbeere
In French
orme d'Amérique
Groseille
In Spanish
olmo americano
Grosella
In Greek
American Elm
Κόκκινη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Groselha
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Porzeczkowy
In Latin
Latin ulmo
red RIBES
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elm and Red Currant
Season and care of Elm and Red Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Red Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Red Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Elm and Red Currant Physical Information
Elm and Red Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Red Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Red Currant are as follows:
Care of Elm and Red Currant
Care of Elm and Red Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Red Currant pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to half of its height and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.