Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Cedars
Arrowwood Viburnum, American Cranberrybush, European Cranberrybush
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Rocky areas, Stream side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
2-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Green, Light Yellow, Pink, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
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
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
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Downy mildew, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
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
Food for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Cramps, Diuretic, Fever, Nerve sedative, Palpitation
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
VIBURNUM lentago
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Nannyberry
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Nannyberry
In German
Cedar Elm
Nannyberry
In French
Cedar Elm
alisier
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Nannyberry
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Nannyberry
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Nannyberry
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Nannyberry
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Nannyberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, 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 Nannyberry
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Nannyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Nannyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nannyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nannyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nannyberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Nannyberry Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Nannyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Nannyberry height is 370.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Nannyberry are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Nannyberry flower color: White
- Nannyberry leaf color: Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Nannyberry
Care of Cedar Elm and Nannyberry 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 Nannyberry pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nannyberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.