Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Showy Foliage
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
-
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
sasanqua
Slippery Elm
In German
sasanqua
Rotulme
In French
sasanqua
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
sasanqua
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
sasanqua
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Sasankya
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Sasankya
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Sasanqua and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slippery Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Sasanqua and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Sasanqua and Slippery Elm
Care of Sasanqua and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua 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.