Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
Cedars
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
Astilbe
देवदार एल्म
In German
Prachtspieren
Cedar Elm
In French
Astilbe
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
Astilbe
Cedar Elm
In Greek
astilbe
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
astilbe
Cedar Elm
In Polish
astilbe
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Artemisia
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Saxifragaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Astilbe and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Astilbe and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Cedar Elm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Astilbe and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Astilbe and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Astilbe and Cedar Elm
Care of Astilbe and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.