Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Eastern Asia
Types
Cedars
Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer II', Ulmus parvifolia 'True Green'
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
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
Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
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
Average Water Needs
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, 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
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Canker, Leaf spot, Rots, Wilts
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
Moderate Allergen
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
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypnotic
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Can be grown in a shelter belt, Used as a thickener in soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
ULMUS parvifolia
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Lacebark Elm
In German
Cedar Elm
Lacebark Elm
In French
Cedar Elm
Lacebark Elm
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Lacebark Elm
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Lacebark Elm
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Lacebark Elm
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Lacebark Elm
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Lacebark Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ulmeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Lacebark Elm
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Lacebark Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Lacebark Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lacebark Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lacebark Elm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lacebark Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Lacebark Elm Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Lacebark Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Lacebark Elm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Lacebark Elm are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Lacebark Elm flower color: Red
- Lacebark Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Lacebark Elm
Care of Cedar Elm and Lacebark Elm 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 Lacebark Elm 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 Lacebark Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.