Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Eastern Asia, Japan
Types
Cedars
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Old fields, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 2b, 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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Red orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Purple, Orange, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Obovate
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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 regular watering during dry weather
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Red blotch, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Borders
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
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
BERBERIS thunbergii
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Japanese Barberry
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Japanese Barberry
In German
Cedar Elm
Thunberg-Berberitze
In French
Cedar Elm
Berberis thunbergii
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Berberis thunbergii
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Japanese Barberry
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Japanese Barberry
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Berberys Thunberga
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Japanese Barberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Ranunculales
Family
Ulmaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Japanese Barberry
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Japanese Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Japanese Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Japanese Barberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Japanese Barberry Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Japanese Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Japanese Barberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Japanese Barberry are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Japanese Barberry flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Japanese Barberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Japanese Barberry
Care of Cedar Elm and Japanese Barberry 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 Japanese Barberry 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 Japanese Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.