Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
North America
Types
not available
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Habitat
Subtropical forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 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
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between 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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant, Wood
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARAUCARIA heterophylla
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Common Name
Norfolk Island Pine
American Elm, Augustine Elm
In Hindi
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन
American Elm Tree
In German
Norfolk-Insel Pine
Amerikanische Ulme
In French
Norfolk Île Pine
Américaine Elm Tree
In Spanish
Norfolk Pine Island
Olmo Americano Árbol
In Greek
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine
American Elm Tree
In Portuguese
Ilha Norfolk Pine
Árvore de olmo americano
In Polish
Norfolk Pine
Amerykańska Elm Tree
In Latin
Insula Norfolk Pinus
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araucariaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Norfolk Island Pine and American Elm
Season and care of Norfolk Island Pine and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Norfolk Island Pine and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Norfolk Island Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Norfolk Island Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Norfolk Island Pine and American Elm Physical Information
Norfolk Island Pine and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Norfolk Island Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Norfolk Island Pine and American Elm are as follows:
Norfolk Island Pine flower color: Green
Norfolk Island Pine leaf color: Dark Green
American Elm flower color: Green
- American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and American Elm
Care of Norfolk Island Pine and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Norfolk Island Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove damaged 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 Norfolk Island Pine 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.