Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
North America
Types
Not Available
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Other Uses
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Common Name
Slippery Elm
American Elm, Augustine Elm
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
American Elm Tree
In German
Rotulme
Amerikanische Ulme
In French
Slippery Elm
Américaine Elm Tree
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Olmo Americano Árbol
In Greek
Slippery Elm
American Elm Tree
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
Árvore de olmo americano
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Amerykańska Elm Tree
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Urticales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and American Elm
Season and care of Slippery Elm and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is Not Available and American Elm season is Not Available. The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Slippery Elm and American Elm Physical Information
Slippery Elm and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and American Elm are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
American Elm flower color: Green
- American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Slippery Elm and American Elm
Care of Slippery Elm and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
