Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Water elm
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brownish Red, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
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
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
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
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
American Elm
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Thuja occidentalis
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
orme d'Amérique
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
olmo americano
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
American Elm
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Elm and White Cedar
Season and care of Elm and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Elm and White Cedar Physical Information
Elm and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and White Cedar are as follows:
Care of Elm and White Cedar
Care of Elm and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and White Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.