Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
American Elm
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
देवदार एल्म
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Cedar Elm
In French
orme d'Amérique
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
olmo americano
Cedar Elm
In Greek
American Elm
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Cedar Elm
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Elm and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Elm and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Elm and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Care of Elm and Cedar Elm
Care of Elm and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches 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 Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.