Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Polynesia
North America
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
-
Leaf Shape
Compound
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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 Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
ULMUS americana
Common Name
False Aralia
American Elm
In Hindi
Aralia
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
falsch Aralia
amerikanische Ulme
In French
faux Aralia
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
olmo americano
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
American Elm
In Portuguese
Aralia false
olmo americano
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
falsum Aralia
Latin ulmo
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of False Aralia and Elm
Season and care of False Aralia and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
False Aralia and Elm Physical Information
False Aralia and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Elm are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Elm flower color: Green
- Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of False Aralia and Elm
Care of False Aralia and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer False Aralia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.