Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Ornamental Plants
Origin
North America
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
-
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Globe shaped
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Drought Tolerant
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
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 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
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
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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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
STENOCEREUS kerberi
Common Name
American Elm
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Sina
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Sina
In French
orme d'Amérique
Sina
In Spanish
olmo americano
Sina
In Greek
American Elm
Sina
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Sina
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Sina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ulmaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Season and Care of Elm and Sina
Season and care of Elm and Sina is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Sina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Sina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Sina Physical Information
Elm and Sina physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sina height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Sina are as follows:
Care of Elm and Sina
Care of Elm and Sina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Sina 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 Sina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.