Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
North America
Habitat
Subtropical climates
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange, Orange Red
Tan
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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
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
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for birds
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
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, 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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS unshiu
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
American Elm
In Hindi
satsuma
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
satsuma
amerikanische Ulme
In French
satsuma
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
satsuma
olmo americano
In Greek
satsuma
American Elm
In Portuguese
satsuma
olmo americano
In Polish
Satsuma
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Satsuma
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Satsuma and Elm
Season and care of Satsuma and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Satsuma and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Satsuma season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Satsuma is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Satsuma and Elm Physical Information
Satsuma and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Satsuma and Elm are as follows:
Care of Satsuma and Elm
Care of Satsuma and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, 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 Satsuma 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.