Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, White
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Moderate
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Plum
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
बेर
Slippery Elm
In German
Pflaume
Rotulme
In French
prune
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
ciruela
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
Δαμάσκηνο
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
ameixa
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Śliwka
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Plum
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Plum and Slippery Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Plum and Slippery Elm? We provide you with everything About Plum and Slippery Elm. Plum has thorns and Slippery Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Plum has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting and Slippery Elm has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Plum and Slippery Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plum and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Plum and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Plum and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum season is Early Spring and Late Winter and Slippery Elm season is Early Spring and Late Winter. The type of soil for Plum is Clay, Sandy and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plum is Acidic and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Plum and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Plum and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Plum and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Care of Plum and Slippery Elm
Care of Plum and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.