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Planera aquatica

 
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Family: Ulmaceae (ulm-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Planera (PLAN-er-uh) (Info)
Species: aquatica (a-KWA-tee-kuh) (Info)

2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Trees

Height:
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Chartreuse (Yellow-Green)

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Deciduous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive kikisdad On Feb 25, 2005, kikisdad from Spring Hill, FL (Zone 9a) wrote:

we are "blessed" with 3 water elms as ornamental plantings at our Southern property. originally ,as purhased, the property had 4 water elms but one was cut down due to its intrusion into the septic system! fast growing shade providers thse trees can become a nuisance

Positive melody On Oct 10, 2004, melody from Benton, KY (Zone 7a) wrote:

Water Elms are fairly uncommon here in West Ky, as we are at the Northern edge of their range.

Manly a tree of the damp bottomlands, it can occour in the upland areas also.

If seen in swampy areas, it can have an enlarged base to it's trunk. This is not a true Elm, but is usually documented along with this family.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Stockton, Alabama
Gainesville, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida
Timber Pines, Florida
Benton, Kentucky
Quitman, Texas



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