Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Southern Africa, South Africa
Types
Cedars
Couma macrocarpa
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Bushlands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
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, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
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
Needs very little water, 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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Mealy bugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Attracts
Butterflies
pollinators
Allergy
Skin rash
Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Ground Cover
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
-
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Sap
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Container, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
Euphorbia pseudocactus
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Tiger Tree
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
टाइगर ट्री
In German
Cedar Elm
Tiger Tree
In French
Cedar Elm
Tiger Tree
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Tiger Tree
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Tiger Tree
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Tiger Tree
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Tiger Tree
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
tigris lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Ulmaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Tiger Tree
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Tiger Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Tiger Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tiger Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tiger Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tiger Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Tiger Tree Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Tiger Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Tiger Tree height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Tiger Tree are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Tiger Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Gold
- Tiger Tree leaf color:
Care of Cedar Elm and Tiger Tree
Care of Cedar Elm and Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree 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 Tiger Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.