Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
5-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Not Available
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
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
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Rotulme
Kokospalme
In French
Slippery Elm
Cocotier
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
El cocotero
In Greek
Slippery Elm
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
Coqueiro
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is Not Available and Coconut Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Slippery Elm and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Slippery Elm and Coconut Tree
Care of Slippery Elm and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.