Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America
Types
Not Available
Water elm
Habitat
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gray Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring
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
Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Root rot
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
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
Not Available
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ACACIA aneura
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Mulga, True Mulga
American Elm
In Hindi
Mulga
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Mulga
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Mulga
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Mulga
olmo americano
In Greek
mulga
American Elm
In Portuguese
Mulga
olmo americano
In Polish
Mulga
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Mulga
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Mulga Tree and Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Mulga Tree and Elm? We provide you with everything About Mulga Tree and Elm. Mulga Tree doesn't have thorns and Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Mulga Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Mulga Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting and Elm has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Mulga Tree and Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mulga Tree and Elm
Season and care of Mulga Tree and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Mulga Tree and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mulga Tree season is Spring and Elm season is Spring. The type of soil for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Mulga Tree and Elm Physical Information
Mulga Tree and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Mulga Tree and Elm are as follows:
Care of Mulga Tree and Elm
Care of Mulga Tree and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Mulga Tree 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.