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About Powder Puff Tree and American Elm

Powder Puff Tree
American Elm
About American Elm and Powder Puff Tree


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Shrub   
Tree   
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   
AHS Heat Zone
12-8   
9-1   
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   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
3,900.00 cm   
1
Minimum Width
240.00 cm   
99+
3,700.00 cm   
2
Plant Color
  
  
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   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
bipinnate   
Ovate   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
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   
Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   
Tolerances
Drought   
Pollution   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   
How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Yes   
Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
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
Yes   
No   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   
Attracts
Butterflies   
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available   
Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Pollen   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Good for skin and hair   
Edible Uses
No   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree   
Plant Benefits
  
  
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   
Scientific Name
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   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Fabales   
Urticales   
Family
Fabaceae   
Ulmaceae   
Genus
Calliandra   
Ulmus   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Tribe
Ingeae   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Mimosoideae   
Not Available   
Number of Species
250   
99+
Not Available   
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Properties of Powder Puff Tree and American Elm

Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and American Elm? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and American Elm. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and American Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and American Elm has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Powder Puff Tree and American Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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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:

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.

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