Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Water elm
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Sandy Brown
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
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
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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
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Inner Bark, 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
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
PINUS echinata
Common Name
American Elm
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Shortleaf Pine
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Shortleaf Pine
In French
orme d'Amérique
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
olmo americano
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
American Elm
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Elm and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Elm and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Elm and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Elm and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Care of Elm and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Elm and Shortleaf Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Shortleaf 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.