Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tree
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
moist forests, Mountains, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Not Available, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Not Available, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Cold, constipation, Fever, Intestinal irritations, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
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 as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
Cassia fistula
Common Name
Slippery Elm
golden shower tree
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
अमलतास
In German
Rotulme
Röhren-Kassie
In French
Slippery Elm
Cassia fistula
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Cassia fistula
In Greek
Slippery Elm
Cassia συρίγγιο
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
Cássia-imperial
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Cassia przetoka
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
cassia fistula
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
Properties of Slippery Elm and Cassia Fistula
Wondering what are the properties of Slippery Elm and Cassia Fistula? We provide you with everything About Slippery Elm and Cassia Fistula. Slippery Elm doesn't have thorns and Cassia Fistula doesn't have thorns. Also Slippery Elm does not have fragrant flowers. Slippery Elm has allergic reactions like Miscarriage and Rash and Cassia Fistula has allergic reactions like Miscarriage and Rash. 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 Slippery Elm and Cassia Fistula and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Cassia Fistula
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Cassia Fistula is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Cassia Fistula Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is Not Available and Cassia Fistula season is Not Available. The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cassia Fistula is Loam while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cassia Fistula is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slippery Elm and Cassia Fistula Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Cassia Fistula physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cassia Fistula height is 1,300.00 cm and width 1,200.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Cassia Fistula are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Cassia Fistula flower color: Yellow
- Cassia Fistula leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Slippery Elm and Cassia Fistula
Care of Slippery Elm and Cassia Fistula include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cassia Fistula pruning is done Prune in flowering season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cassia Fistula needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.