Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Argentina
Types
Cedars
Cylindropuntia spp.
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
Erythema, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Landscape Designing, 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
Medicinal Uses
-
Burns, Gastrointestinal disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, 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
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
TEPHROCACTUS articulatus
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Cholla
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Cholla संयंत्र
In German
Cedar Elm
Cholla Pflanzen
In French
Cedar Elm
usine de Cholla
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
planta de Cholla
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Cholla φυτών
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
planta Salão
In Polish
Cedar Elm
roślin Hall
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
plant Hall
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Ulmaceae
Cactaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Cholla
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Cholla is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Cholla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cholla season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cholla is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cholla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Cholla Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Cholla physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cholla height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Cholla are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Cholla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Cholla leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Cedar Elm and Cholla
Care of Cedar Elm and Cholla 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 Cholla 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 Cholla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.