Slippery Elm

Pecan

About Slippery Elm and Pecan

Slippery Elm

Pecan

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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

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

208

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-115-9

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

8.50 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Sandy Brown

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Sandy Brown

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

oblong or obovate

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Blackspot mold

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Birds

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Miscarriage, Rash

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves

Bark, 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

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ULMUS rubra

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Slippery Elm

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

Slippery Elm

पेकॉन

In German

Rotulme

Pekannuss

In French

Slippery Elm

Pacanier

In Spanish

olmo resbaladizo

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Slippery Elm

Pecan

In Portuguese

Slippery Elm

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Slippery Elm

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Lubricus Elm

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Urticales

Juglandales

Family

Ulmaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Ulmus

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

2019

1 27800

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Properties of Slippery Elm and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Slippery Elm and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Slippery Elm and Pecan. Slippery Elm doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Slippery Elm does not have fragrant flowers. Slippery Elm has allergic reactions like Miscarriage and Rash and Pecan 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 Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Pecan

Season and care of Slippery Elm and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is and Pecan season is . The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Slippery Elm and Pecan Physical Information

Slippery Elm and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Pecan are as follows:

Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Slippery Elm and Pecan

Care of Slippery Elm and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.