Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Common Name
Eucalyptus
American Elm, Augustine Elm
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
American Elm Tree
In German
Eukalyptus
Amerikanische Ulme
In French
Eucalyptus
Américaine Elm Tree
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Olmo Americano Árbol
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
American Elm Tree
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Árvore de olmo americano
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Amerykańska Elm Tree
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and American Elm
Season and care of Eucalyptus and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and American Elm season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and American Elm Physical Information
Eucalyptus and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and American Elm are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
American Elm flower color: Green
- American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Eucalyptus and American Elm
Care of Eucalyptus and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and American Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Eucalyptus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.