Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Water elm
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
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
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Ground Cover
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Sap
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
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
American Elm
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
टाइगर ट्री
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Tiger Tree
In French
orme d'Amérique
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
olmo americano
Tiger Tree
In Greek
American Elm
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Latin ulmo
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Ulmaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Elm and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Elm and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Elm and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Care of Elm and Tiger Tree
Care of Elm and Tiger Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.