Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
North America
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Habitat
-
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Slate Gray, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Light Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Common Name
Hosta
American Elm, Augustine Elm
In Hindi
Hosta
American Elm Tree
In German
Hosta
Amerikanische Ulme
In French
Hosta
Américaine Elm Tree
In Spanish
Hosta
Olmo Americano Árbol
In Greek
Hosta
American Elm Tree
In Portuguese
Hosta
Árvore de olmo americano
In Polish
Hosta
Amerykańska Elm Tree
In Latin
strone
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Urticales
Family
Liliaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hosta and American Elm
Season and care of Hosta and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Hosta and American Elm Physical Information
Hosta and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and American Elm are as follows:
Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
American Elm flower color: Green
- American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Hosta and American Elm
Care of Hosta and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Hosta 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.