Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
North America
Types
Bambusoideae
Water elm
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
digitate
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
-
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
Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
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
Stem, Tree trunks
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
American Elm
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Hedge Bambus
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Bamboo Hedge
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
olmo americano
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
American Elm
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
olmo americano
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Elm
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedge Bamboo and Elm Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Elm are as follows:
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Elm
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Hedge Bamboo 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.