Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Cedars
Simarouba glauca
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting
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, Do not water frequently
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
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 N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin rash
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
-
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
-
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Tilaka
In German
Cedar Elm
Tilapia
In French
Cedar Elm
Tilapia
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
tilapia
In Greek
Cedar Elm
tilaka
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
tilaka
In Polish
Cedar Elm
tilakiem
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
tilaka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Tilaka
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Cedar Elm and Tilaka Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Tilaka are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Tilaka
Care of Cedar Elm and Tilaka 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 Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.