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
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
-
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Red, Magenta
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Twice a week
In Winter
Average Water
Regular watering required
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
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
-
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
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, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
LITCHI chinensis
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
लीची
In French
Slippery Elm
Lychee
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Lychee
In Greek
Slippery Elm
λίτσι
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
lichia
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Lychee
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Lychee
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Family
Ulmaceae
Sapindaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Lychee
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Lychee is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Lychee Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is and Lychee season is . The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lychee is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral.
Slippery Elm and Lychee Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Lychee physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm whereas Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Lychee are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Care of Slippery Elm and Lychee
Care of Slippery Elm and Lychee include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth. In summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required.