Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
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 Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
Skin rash
Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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 animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Employed in herbal medicine, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
चेरी प्लम
In German
Cedar Elm
cherry Plum
In French
Cedar Elm
Prunus
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
cherry Plum
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
cherry Plum
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Cedar Elm and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Cedar Elm and Cherry Plum
Care of Cedar Elm and Cherry Plum 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 Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.