Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
China, Japan
Types
Water elm
Slender Weavers Bamboo, Golden Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Painted Bamboo
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Cut the culms, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Mites
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Pollen, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
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
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
BAMBUSA ventricosa
Common Name
American Elm
Buddha's Belly Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo, Ventricose Bamboo
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
बुद्ध के पेट बांस
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Buddhas Bauch Bambus
In French
orme d'Amérique
Le Bamboo Belly de Bouddha
In Spanish
olmo americano
De bambú del vientre de Buda
In Greek
American Elm
Κοιλιά Μπαμπού Βούδα
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Bamboo barriga de Buda
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Buddy Belly Bamboo
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Buddha ventre Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots