Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Water elm
Cornus controversa
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam
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
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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
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Used in parkland
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
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Fruits, 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
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
American Elm
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
orme d'Amérique
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
olmo americano
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
American Elm
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Latin ulmo
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elm and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Elm and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Elm and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Elm and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Care of Elm and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Elm and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.