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About Cedar Elm and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Cedar Elm


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Tree   

Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico   
China   

Types
Cedars   
Not Available   

Habitat
River side, Woodlands   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
9-6   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
910.00 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
760.00 cm   
29
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Ivory   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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 over Water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

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   
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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, Spotted Lanterfly   

Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Birds   

Allergy
Skin rash   
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks   
Bark, Root   

Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction   
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Cedar Elm   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
देवदार एल्म   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
Cedar Elm   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
Cedar Elm   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
Cedar Elm   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
Cedar Elm   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
Cedar Elm   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
Cedar Elm   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
Ulmus Cedar   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Sapindales   

Family
Ulmaceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Ulmus   
Ailanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Cedar Elm and Tree-of-Heaven

Wondering what are the properties of Cedar Elm and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Cedar Elm and Tree-of-Heaven. Cedar Elm doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Cedar Elm does not have fragrant flowers. Cedar Elm has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cedar Elm and Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Tree-of-Heaven

Season and care of Cedar Elm and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Cedar Elm and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Cedar Elm and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Cedar Elm and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Cedar Elm and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.

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