Slippery Elm

Citron

About Slippery Elm and Citron

Slippery Elm

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

etrog

Number of Varieties

205

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-119-11

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm240.00 cm

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Minimum Width

8.50 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Sandy Brown

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Sandy Brown

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

oblong or obovate

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

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

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Blackspot mold

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Miscarriage, Rash

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

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 a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ULMUS rubra

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Slippery Elm

Citron

In Hindi

Slippery Elm

नीबू

In German

Rotulme

Zitrone

In French

Slippery Elm

Citron

In Spanish

olmo resbaladizo

Cidra

In Greek

Slippery Elm

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

Slippery Elm

cidra

In Polish

Slippery Elm

Cytryna

In Latin

Lubricus Elm

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Urticales

Sapindales

Family

Ulmaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Ulmus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

207

1 27800

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Properties of Slippery Elm and Citron

Wondering what are the properties of Slippery Elm and Citron? We provide you with everything About Slippery Elm and Citron. Slippery Elm doesn't have thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Slippery Elm does not have fragrant flowers. Slippery Elm has allergic reactions like Miscarriage and Rash and Citron 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 Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Citron

Season and care of Slippery Elm and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is and Citron season is . The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.

Slippery Elm and Citron Physical Information

Slippery Elm and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Citron are as follows:

Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Slippery Elm and Citron

Care of Slippery Elm and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron pruning is done 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 Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.