Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
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Types
Cedars
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
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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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Cordate
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Zonal Geranium
In German
Cedar Elm
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Cedar Elm
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Cedar Elm
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Cedar Elm
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Cedar Elm and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Cedar Elm and Zonal Geranium
Care of Cedar Elm and Zonal Geranium 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 Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.