Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa
North America
Types
Solanum integrifolium
Water elm
Habitat
Moist Soils
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
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
Anti-oxidant, Digestive, Fiber, Minerals
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Animal Feed, For making oil, Used as a nutritious food item
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
Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
SOLANUM integrifolium
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Chinese Scarlet Eggplant, Pumpkin Tree, Turkish Eggplant, Turkish Orange Eggplant
American Elm
In Hindi
कद्दू पेड़
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Kürbis-Baum
amerikanische Ulme
In French
arbre de citrouille
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
árbol de calabaza
olmo americano
In Greek
δέντρο κολοκύθας
American Elm
In Portuguese
árvore abóbora
olmo americano
In Polish
drzewa dyni
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
PEPO ligno
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Rosales
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pumpkin Tree and Elm
Season and care of Pumpkin Tree and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Pumpkin Tree and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pumpkin Tree season is Summer and Fall and Elm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Loam and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Pumpkin Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Pumpkin Tree and Elm Physical Information
Pumpkin Tree and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Pumpkin Tree height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Pumpkin Tree and Elm are as follows:
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Elm
Care of Pumpkin Tree and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pumpkin Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Pumpkin Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.