About Slippery Elm and Lacebark Elm

Slippery Elm

Lacebark Elm

About Lacebark Elm and Slippery Elm

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Eastern Asia

Types

Not Available

Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer II', Ulmus parvifolia 'True Green'

Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-11

5-9

AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

Not Available

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm

460.00 cm

99+

Minimum Width

Not Available

300.00 cm

99+

Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Sandy Brown

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Sandy Brown

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green

Yellow, Red, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available

Shape

Leaf Shape

oblong or obovate

Elliptic, toothed

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Not Available

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Not Available

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Not Available

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

6-12-12 or 5-10-10

Pests and Diseases

Blackspot mold

Canker, Leaf spot, Rots, Wilts

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Not Available

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Insignificant

Showy Bark

Yes

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Beetles, Birds

Birds

Allergy

Miscarriage, Rash

Moderate Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose

Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair

Not Available

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive

Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypnotic

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine

Can be grown in a shelter belt, Used as a thickener in soups

Used As Indoor Plant

Yes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Shade Trees

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ULMUS rubra

ULMUS parvifolia

Common Name

Slippery Elm

Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm

In Hindi

Slippery Elm

Lacebark Elm

In German

Rotulme

Lacebark Elm

In French

Slippery Elm

Lacebark Elm

In Spanish

olmo resbaladizo

Lacebark Elm

In Greek

Slippery Elm

Lacebark Elm

In Portuguese

Slippery Elm

Lacebark Elm

In Polish

Slippery Elm

Lacebark Elm

In Latin

Lubricus Elm

Lacebark Elm

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Urticales

Family

Ulmaceae

Genus

Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Not Available

Ulmeae

Subfamily

Not Available

Number of Species

Not Available

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Properties of Slippery Elm and Lacebark Elm

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Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Lacebark Elm

Season and care of Slippery Elm and Lacebark Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Lacebark Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is Not Available and Lacebark Elm season is Not Available. The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lacebark Elm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lacebark Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Slippery Elm and Lacebark Elm Physical Information

Slippery Elm and Lacebark Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Lacebark Elm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Lacebark Elm are as follows:

Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Lacebark Elm flower color: Red
Lacebark Elm leaf color: Green

Care of Slippery Elm and Lacebark Elm

Care of Slippery Elm and Lacebark Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lacebark Elm 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 Lacebark Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.