Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
United States, Mexico
Types
Cedars
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, 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 Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good 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, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Boston Ivy
In German
Cedar Elm
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
Cedar Elm
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Boston Ivy
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Ulmus
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Cedar Elm and Boston Ivy
Care of Cedar Elm and Boston Ivy 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 Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.