Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
California
Types
Cedars
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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 large amount of water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well 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
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Skin rash
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Wood
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Giant Sequoia
In German
Cedar Elm
Giant Sequoia
In French
Cedar Elm
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Ulmus
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sequoioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Cedar Elm and Giant Sequoia
Wondering what are the properties of Cedar Elm and Giant Sequoia? We provide you with everything About Cedar Elm and Giant Sequoia. Cedar Elm doesn't have thorns and Giant Sequoia doesn't have thorns. Also Cedar Elm does not have fragrant flowers. Cedar Elm has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Giant Sequoia has allergic reactions like Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cedar Elm and Giant Sequoia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cedar Elm and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Giant Sequoia
Care of Cedar Elm and Giant Sequoia 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 Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
