Hosta

Elm

About Hosta and Elm

Hosta

Elm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Tree

Origin

Asia

North America

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Water elm

Number of Varieties

7035

0 40000

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Habitat

Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-83-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

9-1

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm910.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Tan

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oblique base

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

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

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Pruning

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

Red blotch

Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Cold climate, Drought, Salt

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

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

Plant Benefits

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

ULMUS americana

Common Name

Hosta

American Elm

In Hindi

Hosta

अमेरिकी एल्म

In German

Hosta

amerikanische Ulme

In French

Hosta

orme d'Amérique

In Spanish

Hosta

olmo americano

In Greek

Hosta

American Elm

In Portuguese

Hosta

olmo americano

In Polish

Hosta

Amerykański wiązu

In Latin

strone

Latin ulmo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Rosales

Family

Liliaceae

Ulmaceae

Genus

Hosta

Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Number of Species

7040

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Elm

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Elm? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Elm. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Elm has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hosta and Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Elm

Season and care of Hosta and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.

Hosta and Elm Physical Information

Hosta and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Elm are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Elm flower color: Green
Elm leaf color: Light Green

Care of Hosta and Elm

Care of Hosta and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta pruning is done 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 Hosta 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.