Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Oblique base
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Part sun
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland
Landscape Designing
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
Asthma, Bone disorders, Cellular Health, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Skin Disorders
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
X TRITICOSECALE
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Triticale
American Elm
In Hindi
triticale
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Triticale
amerikanische Ulme
In French
triticale
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
triticale
olmo americano
In Greek
τριτικάλε
American Elm
In Portuguese
triticale
olmo americano
In Polish
pszenżyto
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Triticum
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Triticosecale
Ulmus
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Triticale and Elm
Season and care of Triticale and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Triticale and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Triticale season is Summer and Fall and Elm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Triticale is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Triticale is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Triticale and Elm Physical Information
Triticale and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Triticale height is 91.40 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Triticale and Elm are as follows:
Care of Triticale and Elm
Care of Triticale and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Triticale 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 Triticale 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.