Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Cedars
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-9
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Brown, Sandy Brown
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
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
Average Water Needs
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
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
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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
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Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Cedar Elm
Shortleaf Pine
In French
Cedar Elm
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Cedar Elm and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Cedar Elm and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.