Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Canada, China
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Cedars
Habitat
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
7-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, No pruning needed
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Douglas Fir
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
डगलस फ़िर
देवदार एल्म
In German
Douglasfichte
Cedar Elm
In French
le sapin de Douglas
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
abeto Douglas
Cedar Elm
In Greek
έλατο Douglas
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Douglas Fir
Cedar Elm
In Polish
daglezji
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Douglas abies
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Douglas Fir and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Douglas Fir and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Douglas Fir and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Douglas Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Douglas Fir and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Douglas Fir and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Douglas Fir and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Douglas Fir flower color: Not Available
Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Douglas Fir and Cedar Elm
Care of Douglas Fir and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Douglas Fir pruning is done No need to prune and No pruning needed and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.