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
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not Available
Cedars
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Stem, Tree trunks
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 firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
देवदार एल्म
In German
Rotulme
Cedar Elm
In French
Slippery Elm
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Cedar Elm
In Greek
Slippery Elm
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
Cedar Elm
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Ulmus Cedar
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 Cedar Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Slippery Elm and Cedar Elm? We provide you with everything About Slippery Elm and Cedar Elm. Slippery Elm doesn't have thorns and Cedar Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Slippery Elm does not have fragrant flowers. Slippery Elm has allergic reactions like Miscarriage and Rash and Cedar Elm 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 Cedar Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is Not Available and Cedar Elm season is Not Available. The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slippery Elm and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Slippery Elm and Cedar Elm
Care of Slippery Elm and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.