Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, China, Japan, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Cedars
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
moist forests, Tropical areas, Tropical Indian Ocean Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Purple, Rose, Bronze, Brown, Sandy Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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
Water Deeply, Water during periods of drought
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Available
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
Heart problems, Itching
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Branch, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
CERBERA manghas
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Arbon, Mifukuragi, Beach Milkwood, Dog Bane, Dog Bone, Grey Milkwood, Milkwood, Grey, Milkwood, Pink Eyed Cerbera, Rubber Tree
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Bintaro
In German
Cedar Elm
Pong pong
In French
Cedar Elm
Faux manguier
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Pong pong
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Pong pong
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Pong pong
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Pong pong
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Pong pong
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Ulmaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Plumerieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Pong-pong
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Pong-pong is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Pong-pong Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pong-pong season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pong-pong is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pong-pong is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Pong-pong Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Pong-pong physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pong-pong height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Pong-pong are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Pong-pong flower color: White and Pink
- Pong-pong leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Pong-pong
Care of Cedar Elm and Pong-pong 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 Pong-pong 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 Pong-pong needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.