Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
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
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-11
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Dental erosion
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
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
Shiraz Limoo
Slippery Elm
In German
Bearss Kalk
Rotulme
In French
Bearss chaux
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Bearss cal
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
BEARSS ασβέστη
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Bearss cal
Slippery Elm
In Polish
bearss wapna
Slippery Elm
In Latin
bearss lime
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bearss Lime and Slippery Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Bearss Lime and Slippery Elm? We provide you with everything About Bearss Lime and Slippery Elm. Bearss Lime has thorns and Slippery Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Bearss Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Bearss Lime has allergic reactions like Dental erosion and Slippery Elm has allergic reactions like Dental erosion. 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 Bearss Lime and Slippery Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bearss Lime and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Bearss Lime and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Bearss Lime and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bearss Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slippery Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bearss Lime is Loam and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bearss Lime and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Bearss Lime and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Bearss Lime and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Bearss Lime flower color: White
Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Bearss Lime and Slippery Elm
Care of Bearss Lime and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves and Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.