Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Water elm
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
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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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
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Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Hanging Basket, 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
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
American Elm
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Zonal Geranium
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
orme d'Amérique
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
olmo americano
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
American Elm
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
olmo americano
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Elm and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Elm and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Elm and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Elm and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Elm and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Elm and Zonal Geranium
Care of Elm and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.