Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-11
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
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin rash
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
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
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
-
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
St. Augustine Grass
In German
Cedar Elm
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Cedar Elm
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Cedar Elm
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Cedar Elm
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Cedar Elm and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Cedar Elm and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Cedar Elm and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Cedar Elm and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.