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About Oxlip and American Elm


About American Elm and Oxlip


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Perennial   
Tree   

Origin
Europe, Russia   
North America   

Types
Not Available   
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm   

Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas   
Woodland Garden Canopy   

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7   
3-9   

AHS Heat Zone
7-1   
9-1   

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   

Habit
Rosette/Stemless   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.00 cm   
99+
3,900.00 cm   
1

Minimum Width
25.00 cm   
99+
3,700.00 cm   
2

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Yellow   
Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Tan   
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
Light Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oblong   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   
Early Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Drought   
Pollution   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings   

Plant Maintenance
Low   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season   
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring   

Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types   
Pollution   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Insects   
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available   

Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation   
Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss   
Good for skin and hair   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility   
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Eczema   
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve   

Part of Plant Used
Root   
Bark, Fibre, Leaves   

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border   
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Primula elatior   
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'   

Common Name
Oxlip, true oxlip   
American Elm, Augustine Elm   

In Hindi
Oxlip   
American Elm Tree   

In German
Hohe Schlüsselblume   
Amerikanische Ulme   

In French
La Primevère élevée ou Primevère des bois   
Américaine Elm Tree   

In Spanish
Primula elatior   
Olmo Americano Árbol   

In Greek
δακράκι   
American Elm Tree   

In Portuguese
Oxlip   
Árvore de olmo americano   

In Polish
Oxlip   
Amerykańska Elm Tree   

In Latin
Oxlip   
Latin ulmo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Myrtales   
Urticales   

Family
Onagraceae   
Ulmaceae   

Genus
Oenothera   
Ulmus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Onagreae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Onagroideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
145   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Oxlip and American Elm

Wondering what are the properties of Oxlip and American Elm? We provide you with everything About Oxlip and American Elm. Oxlip doesn't have thorns and American Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Oxlip does not have fragrant flowers. Oxlip has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation and American Elm has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea and Skin irritation. 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 Oxlip and American Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Oxlip and American Elm

Season and care of Oxlip and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Oxlip and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxlip season is Summer and American Elm season is Summer. The type of soil for Oxlip is Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Oxlip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.

Oxlip and American Elm Physical Information

Oxlip and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Oxlip height is 30.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Oxlip and American Elm are as follows:

Care of Oxlip and American Elm

Care of Oxlip and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxlip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Oxlip 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.

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