Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
North America
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, 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
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
Itchiness
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
-
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Softstem Bulrush
In German
Cedar Elm
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Cedar Elm
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Ulmus
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Softstem Bulrush
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Softstem Bulrush is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Softstem Bulrush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
- Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Care of Cedar Elm and Softstem Bulrush
Care of Cedar Elm and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.