Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America
South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Water elm
Oxalis acetosella
Oxalis adenophylla
Oxalis albicans
Oxalis alpina
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Deep, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Obcordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, 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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Flowers
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
OXALIS articulata
Common Name
American Elm
Sorrel, Wood Sorrel
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
sorrel
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Sauerampfer
In French
orme d'Amérique
oseille
In Spanish
olmo americano
alazán
In Greek
American Elm
οξαλίδα
In Portuguese
olmo americano
alazão
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
szczaw
In Latin
Latin ulmo
varii,
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Elm and Sorrel
Season and care of Elm and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Elm and Sorrel Physical Information
Elm and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Elm and Sorrel are as follows:
Care of Elm and Sorrel
Care of Elm and Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Sorrel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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 Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.