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
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Ovate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Birds
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Rotulme
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Slippery Elm
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Slippery Elm
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is and Bird Cherry season is . The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slippery Elm and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Slippery Elm and Bird Cherry
Care of Slippery Elm and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.