Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Cedars
Habitat
Deep, gardens, old gardens, Well Drained
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Armored scales, Fomes root rot, Mites, Red blotch
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat And Humidity
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
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
Blood purifier, Digestion problems, Digestive disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used as insect repellent
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS hystrix
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Kaffir Lime, Makrut
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
काफ़िर लाइम
देवदार एल्म
In German
Kaffernlimette
Cedar Elm
In French
combava
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
cafre
Cedar Elm
In Greek
Καφρός Lime
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Kaffir Lime
Cedar Elm
In Polish
kaffir wapno
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Cafres Lime
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Kaffir Lime and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Kaffir Lime and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Kaffir Lime and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kaffir Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kaffir Lime is Loam, Sand and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kaffir Lime is Acidic, Neutral and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kaffir Lime and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Kaffir Lime and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Kaffir Lime height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Kaffir Lime and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Kaffir Lime flower color: White
Kaffir Lime leaf color: Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Kaffir Lime and Cedar Elm
Care of Kaffir Lime and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kaffir Lime pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning 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 Kaffir Lime 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.