Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Ulmus pumila
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
20-5-10 fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Poultice
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Inner bark can be dried and made into noodles, Sauces, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as a potherb, Wood used for boat making
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ULMUS pumila
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Siberian Elm
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
Siberian Elm
Red Buckeye
In German
Siberian Elm
Red Buckeye
In French
Siberian Elm
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Siberiano Elm
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Σιβηρίας Elm
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Siberian Elm
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Siberian Elm
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Siberian Elm
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Family
Ulmaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Siberian Elm and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Siberian Elm and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Elm and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Elm season is Summer and Red Buckeye season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Siberian Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Elm and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Siberian Elm and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Elm height is - and width - whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Elm and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Siberian Elm flower color:
Siberian Elm leaf color: Dark Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Siberian Elm and Red Buckeye
Care of Siberian Elm and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Elm pruning is done Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Siberian Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.