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