Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
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
Aphids, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
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
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
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
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
ULMUS americana
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
American Elm
In Hindi
चीकू
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Breiapfelbaum
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Sapotillier
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
chicle
olmo americano
In Greek
sapodilla
American Elm
In Portuguese
sapodilla
olmo americano
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
sapodilla
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapotaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sapodilla and Elm
Season and care of Sapodilla and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Sapodilla and Elm Physical Information
Sapodilla and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Elm are as follows:
Care of Sapodilla and Elm
Care of Sapodilla and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Sapodilla 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.