Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
North America
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Water elm
Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Average Water
Average Water
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor 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
-
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
ULMUS americana
Common Name
White Star creeper
American Elm
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
olmo americano
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
American Elm
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
olmo americano
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Elm
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
White Star Creeper and Elm Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Elm are as follows:
Care of White Star Creeper and Elm
Care of White Star Creeper and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.