About Cedar Elm and Acacia
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Cedars
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Acacia
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Acacia
In German
Cedar Elm
Acacia
In French
Cedar Elm
Acacia
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Acacia
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Acacia
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Acacia
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Acacia
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cedar Elm and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Cedar Elm and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Cedar Elm and Acacia. Cedar Elm doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Cedar Elm does not have fragrant flowers. Cedar Elm has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Acacia has allergic reactions like Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cedar Elm and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Acacia
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Acacia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Acacia Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Acacia are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Acacia
Care of Cedar Elm and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.