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
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red
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
Oblong
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
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Black rot, Leaf spot, Scab
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
Birds
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
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
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
MALUS domestica 'Jonathan'
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Apple, Eating Apple, Jonathan Apple
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
जोनाथन सेब
In German
Rotulme
Jonathan (Apfel)
In French
Slippery Elm
Jonathan (pomme)
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Jonathan manzana
In Greek
Slippery Elm
Jonathan μήλο
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
Jonathan maçã
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Jonatan (jabłko)
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Apple Ionathan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Jonathan Apple
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Jonathan Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Jonathan Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is and Jonathan Apple season is . The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jonathan Apple is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jonathan Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Slippery Elm and Jonathan Apple Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Jonathan Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm whereas Jonathan Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Jonathan Apple are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Jonathan Apple flower color: White and Rose
- Jonathan Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Slippery Elm and Jonathan Apple
Care of Slippery Elm and Jonathan Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jonathan Apple 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 Jonathan Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.