Umbrella Tree

Elephant Bush

About Umbrella Tree and Elephant Bush

Umbrella Tree

Elephant Bush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Succulent

Origin

North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Southern Africa

Types

Not Avaialble

Limpopo, Prostrata, Aurea, Medio Picta

Number of Varieties

10030

0 40000

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Secondary

Dry areas, Lower slopes, Rocky areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-810-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-5

10-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

910.00 cm250.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

910.00 cm121.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Rose

Green, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Succulent

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week

Average Water Needs, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

Less Watering

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Balanced organic fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize late winter

Pests and Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Formal Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Skin cleanser, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Odontalgic, Stomachic

Dehydration, Diabetes, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Bark

Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Used for flooring, cabinet making

Animal Feed, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

O lignum

bush elephant

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Embryophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Magnoliales

Caryophyllales

Family

Magnoliaceae

Portulacaceae

Genus

Magnolia

Portulacaria

Clade

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Magnolioideae

Portulacarioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Umbrella Tree and Elephant Bush

Wondering what are the properties of Umbrella Tree and Elephant Bush? We provide you with everything About Umbrella Tree and Elephant Bush. Umbrella Tree doesn't have thorns and Elephant Bush doesn't have thorns. Also Umbrella Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Umbrella Tree has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Elephant Bush has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Umbrella Tree and Elephant Bush and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Umbrella Tree and Elephant Bush

Season and care of Umbrella Tree and Elephant Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Tree and Elephant Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elephant Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam and for Elephant Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Elephant Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Umbrella Tree and Elephant Bush Physical Information

Umbrella Tree and Elephant Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Elephant Bush height is 250.00 cm and width 121.00 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Tree and Elephant Bush are as follows:

Umbrella Tree flower color: White
Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Elephant Bush flower color: Pink
Elephant Bush leaf color: Green

Care of Umbrella Tree and Elephant Bush

Care of Umbrella Tree and Elephant Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Elephant Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Umbrella Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elephant Bush needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.