Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
China
Types
Cedars
Euonymus fortunei fortunei, Euonymus fortunei radicans, Euonymus fortunei vegetus
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Orange, Pink
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aphids, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Vine
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
EUONYMUS fortunei
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Wintercreeper, Wintercreeper Euonymus
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Wintercreeper
In German
Cedar Elm
Weißbunte
In French
Cedar Elm
wintercreeper
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Wintercreeper
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Wintercreeper
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
wintercreeper
In Polish
Cedar Elm
wintercreeper
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
wintercreeper
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Celastrales
Family
Ulmaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Wintercreeper
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Wintercreeper is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Wintercreeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wintercreeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wintercreeper is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wintercreeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Wintercreeper Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Wintercreeper physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Wintercreeper height is 110.00 cm and width 655.00 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Wintercreeper are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Wintercreeper flower color: Yellow green
- Wintercreeper leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Wintercreeper
Care of Cedar Elm and Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper 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 Wintercreeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.