Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Russia/Siberia
North America
Habitat
Cold Regions
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Dark Green
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Copper
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Sienna, Burgundy, Bronze
-
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Tolerances
Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
-
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
-
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
-
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Used for bedding in gardens
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
Alpine, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MICROBIOTA decussata
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Microbiota, Siberian carpet cypress, Russian arbor vitae
American Elm
In Hindi
माइक्रोबायोटा
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Mikrobiota
amerikanische Ulme
In French
microbiote
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
microbiota
olmo americano
In Greek
μικροχλωρίδας
American Elm
In Portuguese
microbiota
olmo americano
In Polish
mikroflory
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Microbiota
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Microbiota and Elm
Season and care of Microbiota and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Microbiota and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Microbiota season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Microbiota is Clay, Loam and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Microbiota is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Microbiota and Elm Physical Information
Microbiota and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Microbiota height is 2,330.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Microbiota and Elm are as follows:
Care of Microbiota and Elm
Care of Microbiota and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Microbiota 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 Microbiota 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.