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
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Lower slopes, Semi arid regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Purple, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
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
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
Coral Spot, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Condiment, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
Cercis siliquastrum
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Judas Tree
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
ऐस्प
In German
Rotulme
Judasbaum
In French
Slippery Elm
Judas arbre
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Árbol de Judas
In Greek
Slippery Elm
Ο Ιούδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
Árvore de Judas
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Judasz Drzewo
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Iudas ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Cercideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Slippery Elm and Judas Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Slippery Elm and Judas Tree? We provide you with everything About Slippery Elm and Judas Tree. Slippery Elm doesn't have thorns and Judas Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Slippery Elm does not have fragrant flowers. Slippery Elm has allergic reactions like Miscarriage and Rash and Judas Tree 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 Judas Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Judas Tree
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Judas Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Judas Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is Not Available and Judas Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Judas Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Judas Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Slippery Elm and Judas Tree Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Judas Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Judas Tree height is 450.00 cm and width 454.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Judas Tree are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Judas Tree flower color: Light Purple, Pink and White
- Judas Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Slippery Elm and Judas Tree
Care of Slippery Elm and Judas Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Judas Tree 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 Judas Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.