Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Cedars
Not Available
Habitat
River side, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Light Green, Tan
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Skin rash
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS crassifolia
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Cedar Elm
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
देवदार एल्म
Slippery Elm
In German
Cedar Elm
Rotulme
In French
Cedar Elm
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Cedar Elm
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
Cedar Elm
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Cedar Elm
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Cedar Elm
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Ulmus Cedar
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
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
Properties of Cedar Elm and Slippery Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Cedar Elm and Slippery Elm? We provide you with everything About Cedar Elm and Slippery Elm. Cedar Elm doesn't have thorns and Slippery Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Cedar Elm does not have fragrant flowers. Cedar Elm has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Slippery Elm has allergic reactions like Skin rash. 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 Cedar Elm and Slippery Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Cedar Elm and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Slippery Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cedar Elm and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Cedar Elm and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Cedar Elm and Slippery Elm
Care of Cedar Elm and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cedar Elm 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.