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
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs high amount of water
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
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, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
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 potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Slippery Elm
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Rotulme
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Slippery Elm
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Slippery Elm
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is and Devil's Walking Stick season is . The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slippery Elm and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Slippery Elm and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Slippery Elm and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick 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 Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.