Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
North America
Types
Not Available
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
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
Not Available
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
POPULUS tremuloides
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
American Elm, Augustine Elm
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
American Elm Tree
In German
Zitterpappel
Amerikanische Ulme
In French
tremble
Américaine Elm Tree
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
Olmo Americano Árbol
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
American Elm Tree
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
Árvore de olmo americano
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
Amerykańska Elm Tree
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Urticales
Family
Salicaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Saliceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and American Elm
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Quaking Aspen and American Elm Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and American Elm are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color: Not Available
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
American Elm flower color: Green
- American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Quaking Aspen and American Elm
Care of Quaking Aspen and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Quaking Aspen 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.