About Sassafras and American Elm

Sassafras

American Elm

About American Elm and Sassafras

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

North America

Types

Not Available

Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm

Habitat

Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-9

AHS Heat Zone

10-1

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

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm

3,900.00 cm

Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm

3,700.00 cm

Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green, Chartreuse

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Indigo, Black

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red

Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Not Available

Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

Nitrogen, Phosphorous

Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring

Pests and Diseases

Foliage diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Yes

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Yes

Fragrant Leaf

Yes

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Yes

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Yes

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Insects

Birds, Butterflies, Not Available

Allergy

Dermatitis, Diaphoresis

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Fibre, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups

Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SASSAFRAS albidum

ULMUS americana 'Augustine'

Common Name

Sassafras

American Elm, Augustine Elm

In Hindi

Sassafras

American Elm Tree

In German

Sassafras

Amerikanische Ulme

In French

Sassafras

Américaine Elm Tree

In Spanish

Sasafrás

Olmo Americano Árbol

In Greek

σασάφρα

American Elm Tree

In Portuguese

sassafrás

Árvore de olmo americano

In Polish

Sassafras

Amerykańska Elm Tree

In Latin

Sassafras

Latin ulmo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Laurales

Urticales

Family

Lauraceae

Ulmaceae

Genus

Sassafras

Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cinnamomeae

Not Available

Subfamily

Lauroideae

Not Available

Number of Species

99+

Not Available

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Properties of Sassafras and American Elm

Wondering what are the properties of Sassafras and American Elm? We provide you with everything About Sassafras and American Elm. Sassafras doesn't have thorns and American Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Sassafras does not have fragrant flowers. Sassafras has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Diaphoresis and American Elm has allergic reactions like Dermatitis and Diaphoresis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sassafras and American Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sassafras and American Elm

Season and care of Sassafras and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and American Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.

Sassafras and American Elm Physical Information

Sassafras and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and American Elm are as follows:

Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
American Elm flower color: Green
American Elm leaf color: Light Green

Care of Sassafras and American Elm

Care of Sassafras and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Sassafras 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.