Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Water elm
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Palmate
Oblique base
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Ninebark
American Elm
In Hindi
Ninebark
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Ninebark
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Physocarpe
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
ninebark
olmo americano
In Greek
ninebark
American Elm
In Portuguese
ninebark
olmo americano
In Polish
Ninebark
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Ninebark
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Ninebark and Elm
Season and care of Ninebark and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Elm season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Ninebark and Elm Physical Information
Ninebark and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Elm are as follows:
Ninebark flower color:
Ninebark leaf color:
Elm flower color: Green
- Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ninebark and Elm
Care of Ninebark and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.