Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
5-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Yellow, Gray
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-5-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Complete balanced fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Farmland, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibilious, Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Poultice
Antiseptic, Digestive, Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Branch, Fibres, Flower Stalk, Gum, Leaves, Twigs
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
Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used for fragrance, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS pumila
ARTEMISIA abrotanum
Common Name
Siberian Elm
lad's love , southern wormwood , old man , boy's love , appleringie , sitherwood
In Hindi
Siberian Elm
southernwood
In German
Siberian Elm
Eberraute
In French
Siberian Elm
aurone ou citronnelle
In Spanish
Siberiano Elm
Artemisia abrotanum
In Greek
Σιβηρίας Elm
Artemisia abrotanum
In Portuguese
Siberian Elm
Abrótano
In Polish
Siberian Elm
Bylica boże drzewko
In Latin
Siberian Elm
Southernwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Asterales
Family
Ulmaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Siberian Elm and Southernwood
Season and care of Siberian Elm and Southernwood is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Elm and Southernwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Elm season is Summer and Southernwood season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Southernwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Siberian Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Southernwood is Neutral.
Siberian Elm and Southernwood Physical Information
Siberian Elm and Southernwood physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Elm height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Southernwood height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Siberian Elm and Southernwood are as follows:
Siberian Elm flower color: Not Available
Siberian Elm leaf color: Dark Green
Southernwood flower color: Yellow and Gray
- Southernwood leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Siberian Elm and Southernwood
Care of Siberian Elm and Southernwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Elm pruning is done Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution and Southernwood pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Siberian Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Southernwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.