Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Water elm
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
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
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
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, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Whole plant
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
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
American Elm
Garden Onion, White Onion
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
प्याज
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Zwiebel
In French
orme d'Amérique
Oignon
In Spanish
olmo americano
Cebolla
In Greek
American Elm
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Cebola
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Cebula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Ulmaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Season and Care of Elm and White Onion
Season and care of Elm and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Elm and White Onion Physical Information
Elm and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Elm and White Onion are as follows:
Care of Elm and White Onion
Care of Elm and White Onion include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.