Eastern Redbud

Slippery Elm

About Eastern Redbud and Slippery Elm

Eastern Redbud

Slippery Elm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

2520

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-93-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

10-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm8.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Tan, Sandy Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Green, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Yellow, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

oblong or obovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

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 hanging branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Blackspot mold

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Beetles, Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Miscarriage, Rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

ULMUS rubra

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Slippery Elm

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Slippery Elm

In German

OstRedbud

Rotulme

In French

Redbud Orient

Slippery Elm

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

olmo resbaladizo

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Slippery Elm

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Slippery Elm

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Slippery Elm

In Latin

Cercis

Lubricus Elm

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Urticales

Family

Fabaceae

Ulmaceae

Genus

Cercis

Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

1020

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Slippery Elm

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Slippery Elm? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Slippery Elm. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Slippery Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Slippery Elm has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Eastern Redbud and Slippery Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Slippery Elm

Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Slippery Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.

Eastern Redbud and Slippery Elm Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Slippery Elm are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Slippery Elm

Care of Eastern Redbud and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done 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 Eastern Redbud 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.