Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Melanesia
North America
Types
Not available
Water elm
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
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 Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
antimicrobial
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Snow Bush
American Elm
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Schnee Bush
amerikanische Ulme
In French
neige Bush
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
nieve Bush
olmo americano
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
American Elm
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
olmo americano
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Rosales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Elm
Season and care of Snow Bush and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Elm season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Bush and Elm Physical Information
Snow Bush and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Elm are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Elm flower color: Green
- Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Snow Bush and Elm
Care of Snow Bush and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done 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 Snow Bush 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.