Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
-
Types
Cedars
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-12
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
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
-
Fiber, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Limequat
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Limequat
In German
Cedar Elm
Limequat
In French
Cedar Elm
Limequat
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Limequat
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Limequat
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Limequat
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Limequat
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Limequat
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Limequat
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Limequat is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Limequat Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Limequat season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Limequat is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral.
Cedar Elm and Limequat Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Limequat are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Limequat flower color: White
- Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Limequat
Care of Cedar Elm and Limequat 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 Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.