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
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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, Partial shade
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, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
कटहल
In French
Slippery Elm
Jackfrucht
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
yaca
In Greek
Slippery Elm
καρποί
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
jaca
In Polish
Slippery Elm
chlebowca
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Jackfruit
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Urticales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Jackfruit
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is and Jackfruit season is . The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Slippery Elm and Jackfruit Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Jackfruit are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Slippery Elm and Jackfruit
Care of Slippery Elm and Jackfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.