Thyme

American Elm

About Thyme and American Elm

Thyme

American Elm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tree

Origin

Asia, Europe

North America

Types

Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme

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

Number of Varieties

300175

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky areas

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-93-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

10.20 cm3,900.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

20.00 cm3,700.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White

Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Light Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Tiny

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

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

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally

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

Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring

Pests and Diseases

Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Pollution

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Skin irritation

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling

Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Fibre, Leaves

Other Uses

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus vulgaris

ULMUS americana 'Augustine'

Common Name

Thyme

American Elm, Augustine Elm

In Hindi

अजवायन के फूल

American Elm Tree

In German

Thymian

Amerikanische Ulme

In French

Thym

Américaine Elm Tree

In Spanish

Tomillo

Olmo Americano Árbol

In Greek

θυμάρι

American Elm Tree

In Portuguese

Tomilho

Árvore de olmo americano

In Polish

Tymianek

Amerykańska Elm Tree

In Latin

Thymum

Latin ulmo

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Urticales

Family

Labiatae

Ulmaceae

Genus

Thymus

Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3506

1 27800

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Properties of Thyme and American Elm

Wondering what are the properties of Thyme and American Elm? We provide you with everything About Thyme and American Elm. Thyme doesn't have thorns and American Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Thyme has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation and American Elm has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Skin irritation. 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 Thyme and American Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Thyme and American Elm

Season and care of Thyme and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and American Elm season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.

Thyme and American Elm Physical Information

Thyme and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and American Elm are as follows:

Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
American Elm flower color: Green
American Elm leaf color: Light Green

Care of Thyme and American Elm

Care of Thyme and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning 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 Thyme 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.