Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
India, Nepal, China
Types
Cedars
Betula utilis
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Cordiform
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, 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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Weightloss
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
-
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Cedar Elm
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Cedar Elm
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Cedar Elm and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Cedar Elm and Himalayan Birch
Care of Cedar Elm and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.