Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America
Types
Not available
Water elm
Habitat
subtropical regions
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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, Peach
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Abutilon mosaic virus, Aphids, Beetles, Scale
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Applicable
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, small hedge, Used as an interior landscaping species
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
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
Not Available
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON 'Savitzii'
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Flowering Maple, Parlour Maple
American Elm
In Hindi
flowering maple
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Schönmalve
amerikanische Ulme
In French
érable floraison
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
arce de floración
olmo americano
In Greek
ανθοφορία σφενδάμου
American Elm
In Portuguese
de bordo florescimento
olmo americano
In Polish
klon kwitnienia
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Abutilon
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Flowering Maple and Elm
Season and care of Flowering Maple and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Maple and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flowering Maple is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Maple and Elm Physical Information
Flowering Maple and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Maple height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Maple and Elm are as follows:
Flowering Maple flower color: Pink and Peach
Flowering Maple leaf color: Green, Gray Green, Dark Green and Ivory
Elm flower color: Green
- Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Flowering Maple and Elm
Care of Flowering Maple and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Maple pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Flowering Maple 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.