Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Southern Europe
Types
Cedars
Melissa officinalis
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Skin rash
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
नींबू बाम
In German
Cedar Elm
Lemonbalm
In French
Cedar Elm
mélisse
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Lemonbalm
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Lemonbalm
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Lemonbalm
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
CITRAGO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Lemonbalm
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Cedar Elm and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Lemonbalm
Care of Cedar Elm and Lemonbalm 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 Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.