Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Citron
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
नीबू
Slippery Elm
In German
Zitrone
Rotulme
In French
Citron
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Cidra
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
Κίτρο
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
cidra
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Cytryna
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Chron
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Citron and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Citron and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slippery Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Citron and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm. The color specification of Citron and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Citron and Slippery Elm
Care of Citron and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citron 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.