About Acacia and Slippery Elm
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
Not available
Not Available
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Dry
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Adequately
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Not Available
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Acacia
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
Acacia
Slippery Elm
In French
Acacia
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Acacia
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
Acacia
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Acacia
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Acacia
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Acacia
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Acacia and Slippery Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Acacia and Slippery Elm? We provide you with everything About Acacia and Slippery Elm. Acacia doesn't have thorns and Slippery Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Acacia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Slippery Elm has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Acacia and Slippery Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Acacia and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Acacia and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Slippery Elm season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Acacia and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Acacia and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Acacia and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Acacia and Slippery Elm
Care of Acacia and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed and Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
