Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Central United States, Western United States, Canada
North America
Types
Not available
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Habitat
Desert
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
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
Root Pathogen
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for making soaps
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Agave lechuguilla
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Common Name
lechuguilla
American Elm, Augustine Elm
In Hindi
lechuguilla
American Elm Tree
In German
lechuguilla
Amerikanische Ulme
In French
lechuguilla
Américaine Elm Tree
In Spanish
lechuguilla
Olmo Americano Árbol
In Greek
lechuguilla
American Elm Tree
In Portuguese
lechuguilla
Árvore de olmo americano
In Polish
lechuguilla
Amerykańska Elm Tree
In Latin
lechuguilla
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Agavaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lechuguilla and American Elm
Season and care of Lechuguilla and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Lechuguilla and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lechuguilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lechuguilla is Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Lechuguilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Lechuguilla and American Elm Physical Information
Lechuguilla and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Lechuguilla height is 5.10 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Lechuguilla and American Elm are as follows:
Lechuguilla flower color: Yellow
Lechuguilla leaf color: Green
American Elm flower color: Green
- American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lechuguilla and American Elm
Care of Lechuguilla and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lechuguilla pruning is done 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 Lechuguilla 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.