Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Western Asia
Types
Cedars
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Budding, Grafting
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
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Cedar Elm
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Cedar Elm
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Cedar Elm and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Bing Cherry flower color:
- Bing Cherry leaf color:
Care of Cedar Elm and Bing Cherry
Care of Cedar Elm and Bing Cherry 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 Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.