Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Cedars
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
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, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
देवदार एल्म
In German
Giant Sequoia
Cedar Elm
In French
Séquoia géant
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Cedar Elm
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Cedar Elm
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Ulmaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Ulmus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Senecioneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Giant Sequoia and Cedar Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Giant Sequoia and Cedar Elm? We provide you with everything About Giant Sequoia and Cedar Elm. Giant Sequoia has thorns and Cedar Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Giant Sequoia does not have fragrant flowers. Giant Sequoia has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Skin irritation and Cedar Elm has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Giant Sequoia and Cedar Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color: Not Available
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Cedar Elm
Care of Giant Sequoia and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape 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 Giant Sequoia 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.
