Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Orange
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oblong
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Heat And Humidity, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Birds
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Swelling in the face
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
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
Prunus avium
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Rotulme
Kirschbaum
In French
Slippery Elm
Cerisier
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Cerezo
In Greek
Slippery Elm
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Slippery Elm
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Cherry
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 Cherry Tree
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is Not Available and Cherry Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Slippery Elm and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Slippery Elm and Cherry Tree
Care of Slippery Elm and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, 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 Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.