Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Types
Water elm
Argentine canola
annua – annual rape and summer rape
swede rape
pabularia – Hanover-salad
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Black, Green, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Water frequently while growing, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Blackleg, Clubroot, Flea Beetles, Grasshoppers, Lygus bugs, Red blotch, Slugs, Snails, Verticillium Wilt, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought, Humidity, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Flea beetles, Moths, Snails
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Asthma, Mild Allergen, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
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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
Diuretic, Emollient
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Leaves, Root
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
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
BRASSICA napus var. napobrassica
Common Name
American Elm
Rutabaga, Swede , Swedish Turnip
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
शलजम
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Steckrübe
In French
orme d'Amérique
rutabaga
In Spanish
olmo americano
nabo sueco
In Greek
American Elm
μέγα γογγύλιον
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Rotavaga
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Rotavaga
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Rotavaga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Brassicales
Family
Ulmaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids