Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southeastern United States
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Cedars
Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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
-
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Salt, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
slash pine
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन
देवदार एल्म
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Cedar Elm
In French
slash pine
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
pino slash
Cedar Elm
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
pinho barra
Cedar Elm
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Cedar Elm
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Slash Pine and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slash Pine and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Slash Pine and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Slash Pine and Cedar Elm
Care of Slash Pine and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine pruning is done 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 Slash Pine 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.