Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Water elm
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Round
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
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
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
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
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
American Elm
Sea Grape
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
सागर अंगूर
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Sea Grape
In French
orme d'Amérique
Sea Grape
In Spanish
olmo americano
Sea Grape
In Greek
American Elm
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Sea Grape
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Sea Grape
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ulmaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Elm and Sea Grape
Season and care of Elm and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Sea Grape Physical Information
Elm and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Sea Grape are as follows:
Care of Elm and Sea Grape
Care of Elm and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.