Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
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
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
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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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Cedar Elm
In German
Heidekraut
Cedar Elm
In French
bruyère
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
brezo
Cedar Elm
In Greek
ερείκη
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
urze
Cedar Elm
In Polish
wrzos
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Heather
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Heather and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Heather and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Heather and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Heather and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Heather and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Heather and Cedar Elm
Care of Heather and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Heather 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.