Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Purple, Black
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
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Cold climate
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Black Currant
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Black Currant
In German
Cedar Elm
Black Currant
In French
Cedar Elm
groseille noire
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
negro Grosella
In Greek
Cedar Elm
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
groselha-preta
In Polish
Cedar Elm
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Black Currant
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Black Currant Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Black Currant are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Black Currant
Care of Cedar Elm and Black Currant 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 Black Currant pruning is done 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.