Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Temperate Regions
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
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
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, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Red blotch, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
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
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
SALVIA argentea
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Silver Clary, Silver Sage
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
रजत बाबा
In German
Cedar Elm
Silver Sage
In French
Cedar Elm
Silver Sage
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
silver Sage
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Silver Sage
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
silver Sage
In Polish
Cedar Elm
silver Sage
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Argentum Sage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Silver Sage
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Silver Sage Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Silver Sage are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Silver Sage flower color: White
- Silver Sage leaf color: Silver
Care of Cedar Elm and Silver Sage
Care of Cedar Elm and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.