Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Tree
Tree
Origin
Not Available
North America
Types
Not Available
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Habitat
old gardens
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange Red, Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 15-5-15
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
antihelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, constipation, hemiplagia, Inflammation
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Delonix regia
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Common Name
Gulmohar, Royal Poinciana
American Elm, Augustine Elm
In Hindi
गुलमोहर
American Elm Tree
In German
Flammenbaum
Amerikanische Ulme
In French
Delonix regia
Américaine Elm Tree
In Spanish
malinche
Olmo Americano Árbol
In Greek
Delonix regia
American Elm Tree
In Portuguese
flamboiã
Árvore de olmo americano
In Polish
wianowłostka królewska
Amerykańska Elm Tree
In Latin
CHORIZIA
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Royal Poinciana and American Elm
Season and care of Royal Poinciana and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Royal Poinciana and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Royal Poinciana season is Fall, Spring and Summer and American Elm season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Royal Poinciana is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Royal Poinciana is Acidic, Alkaline and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Royal Poinciana and American Elm Physical Information
Royal Poinciana and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Royal Poinciana height is 1,100.00 cm and width 1,300.00 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Royal Poinciana and American Elm are as follows:
Royal Poinciana flower color: Orange Red and Yellow
Royal Poinciana leaf color: Green
American Elm flower color: Green
- American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Royal Poinciana and American Elm
Care of Royal Poinciana and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Royal Poinciana pruning is done Requires little pruning 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 Royal Poinciana 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.