Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
United States, Central United States
Types
Cedars
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, 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
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Clay, Loam
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification
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
-
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Shingle Oak
In German
Cedar Elm
Kies Eiche
In French
Cedar Elm
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Cedar Elm
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Cedar Elm
gont Oak
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Shingle Oak
Care of Cedar Elm and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.