Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America
Types
Not available
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster
American Elm, Augustine Elm
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus
American Elm Tree
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus
Amerikanische Ulme
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus
Américaine Elm Tree
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Olmo Americano Árbol
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus
American Elm Tree
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus
Árvore de olmo americano
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus
Amerykańska Elm Tree
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ingeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and American Elm
Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and American Elm season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Powder Puff Tree and American Elm Physical Information
Powder Puff Tree and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and American Elm are as follows:
Powder Puff Tree flower color: Red and Magenta
Powder Puff Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green, Pink and Copper
American Elm flower color: Green
- American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Powder Puff Tree and American Elm
Care of Powder Puff Tree and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead 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 Powder Puff Tree 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.
