Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
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Habitat
River side, Woodlands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
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Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Arbutus
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
सदाबहार
In German
Cedar Elm
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Cedar Elm
arbousier
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Arbitus
In Greek
Cedar Elm
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
árbuto
In Polish
Cedar Elm
mącznik
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Ulmaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Arbutus
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Cedar Elm and Arbutus Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Arbutus are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Arbutus
Care of Cedar Elm and Arbutus 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 Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.