Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
Cedars
Drakensberg sugarbush, Clanwilliam sugarbush, The Wagon tree
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
All year
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Requires a lot of watering
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
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Pinch Tips, Remove 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
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
PROTEA
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Protea, Waboom, Wagon Tree
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Protea plant
In German
Cedar Elm
Protea Pflanze
In French
Cedar Elm
usine de Protea
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
planta de protea
In Greek
Cedar Elm
φυτό Protea
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
planta Protea
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Protea roślin
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Protea herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Proteaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Proteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Proteoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cedar Elm and Protea
Wondering what are the properties of Cedar Elm and Protea? We provide you with everything About Cedar Elm and Protea. Cedar Elm doesn't have thorns and Protea doesn't have thorns. Also Cedar Elm does not have fragrant flowers. Cedar Elm has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Protea has allergic reactions like Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cedar Elm and Protea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Protea
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Protea is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Protea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Protea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Protea is Clay while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Protea is Acidic.
Cedar Elm and Protea Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Protea physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Protea height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Protea are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Protea flower color: Not Available
- Protea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Cedar Elm and Protea
Care of Cedar Elm and Protea 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 Protea pruning is done Pinch Tips, Remove branches, 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 Protea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.