Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America
Types
Not Available
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Habitat
Damp Places, Marshy ground
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Onion thrips, Red blotch, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Snails
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
KNIPHOFIA 'Border Ballet'
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Common Name
Tritoma, Wisley Blue Spring Starflower, Wisley Blue Springstar
American Elm, Augustine Elm
In Hindi
Tritoma
American Elm Tree
In German
Tritoma
Amerikanische Ulme
In French
Tritoma
Américaine Elm Tree
In Spanish
tritoma
Olmo Americano Árbol
In Greek
tritoma
American Elm Tree
In Portuguese
Tritoma
Árvore de olmo americano
In Polish
Tritoma
Amerykańska Elm Tree
In Latin
Trytoma
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Urticales
Family
Liliaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tritoma and American Elm
Season and care of Tritoma and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Tritoma and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tritoma season is Spring and Summer and American Elm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Tritoma is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Tritoma is Acidic, Neutral and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Tritoma and American Elm Physical Information
Tritoma and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Tritoma height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Tritoma and American Elm are as follows:
Tritoma flower color: Yellow, Red, Orange and Pink
Tritoma leaf color: Green and Blue Green
American Elm flower color: Green
- American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Tritoma and American Elm
Care of Tritoma and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tritoma pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Tritoma 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.