Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
America
North America
Types
Not Available
Water elm
Habitat
agricultural areas
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Oblique base
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Not Available
Allergy
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
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
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
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
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cucurbita pepo
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Zucchini, courgette
American Elm
In Hindi
तोरी
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Zucchini
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Courgette
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
calabacín
olmo americano
In Greek
κολοκύθι
American Elm
In Portuguese
abobrinha
olmo americano
In Polish
Kabaczek
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
zucchini
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available, Solanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Zucchini and Elm
Season and care of Zucchini and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Zucchini and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zucchini season is Not Available and Elm season is Not Available. The type of soil for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Zucchini and Elm Physical Information
Zucchini and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Zucchini and Elm are as follows:
Care of Zucchini and Elm
Care of Zucchini and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Zucchini 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.