Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
China
Types
Water elm
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Water usually once a day
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
Clay, Loam
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
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
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Fruits
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, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
DIOSPYROS kaki
Common Name
American Elm
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
शैरन फल
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Sharon Frucht
In French
orme d'Amérique
Sharon Fruit
In Spanish
olmo americano
Sharon Fruit
In Greek
American Elm
Sharon Φρούτα
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Sharon Fruit
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Sharon Fruit
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Sharon fructus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elm and Sharon Fruit
Season and care of Elm and Sharon Fruit is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Sharon Fruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sharon Fruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Elm and Sharon Fruit Physical Information
Elm and Sharon Fruit physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Sharon Fruit are as follows:
Care of Elm and Sharon Fruit
Care of Elm and Sharon Fruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.