Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southern Europe
North America
Types
White Rock Rose, Cistus Alyssoides, Cistus Bourgaeanus
Water elm
Habitat
Banks, Dry areas, Gravels, meadows, Pastures, Riverbanks
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
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
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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 branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
No Beauty Benefits
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
No Medicinal Use
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CISTUS x pulverulentus 'Sunset'
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Rock rose
American Elm
In Hindi
रॉक गुलाब
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Zistrose
amerikanische Ulme
In French
ciste
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
jara
olmo americano
In Greek
Rock Rose
American Elm
In Portuguese
esteva
olmo americano
In Polish
skała róży
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
CISTHOS
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cistaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Rock rose and Elm
Season and care of Rock rose and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Rock rose and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rock rose season is Spring and Summer and Elm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Rock rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Rock rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Rock rose and Elm Physical Information
Rock rose and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Rock rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Rock rose and Elm are as follows:
Care of Rock rose and Elm
Care of Rock rose and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rock rose 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 Rock rose 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.