Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Cedars
Apricot Queen, August Flame, Autumn Fire
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Fields, marshes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-11
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
H1, H2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Brown
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
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, 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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Mosaic potyvirus
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
Poisonous to grazing animals
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Bog Garden, Water gardening
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
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
IRIS fulva
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Copper iris
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Copper Iris
In German
Cedar Elm
Copper Iris
In French
Cedar Elm
Copper Iris
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Cobre Iris
In Greek
Cedar Elm
χαλκός Iris
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Copper Iris
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Miedź Iris
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Iris Copper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Copper Iris
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Copper Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Copper Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Copper Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Copper Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Copper Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Copper Iris Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Copper Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Copper Iris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Copper Iris are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Copper Iris flower color: Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red, Copper, Chocolate and Black
- Copper Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Copper Iris
Care of Cedar Elm and Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris 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 Copper Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.