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
United States, California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
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
Not Available
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Birds
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
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
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
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
QUERCUS douglasii
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Blue Oak
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
Blue Oak Tree
In German
Rotulme
Blaue Eiche
In French
Slippery Elm
Bleu Oak Tree
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Azul del árbol de roble
In Greek
Slippery Elm
Μπλε Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
Carvalho azul
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Niebieski Oak Tree
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Blue quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
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 Blue Oak
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is Not Available and Blue Oak season is Not Available. The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Oak is Not Available while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Oak is Not Available.
Slippery Elm and Blue Oak Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Blue Oak are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Slippery Elm and Blue Oak
Care of Slippery Elm and Blue Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Oak pruning is done 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 Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.