Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
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
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Flowers, Root
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
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
American Elm
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In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Twinleaf
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Twinleaf
In French
orme d'Amérique
Twinleaf
In Spanish
olmo americano
Twinleaf
In Greek
American Elm
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Twinleaf
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Twinleaf
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Twinleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Ranunculales
Family
Ulmaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elm and Twinleaf
Season and care of Elm and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Twinleaf Physical Information
Elm and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Elm and Twinleaf are as follows:
Care of Elm and Twinleaf
Care of Elm and Twinleaf include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.