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
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, 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
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Plum
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
बेर
In German
Rotulme
Pflaume
In French
Slippery Elm
prune
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
ciruela
In Greek
Slippery Elm
Δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
ameixa
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Śliwka
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Plum
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is Not Available and Plum season is Not Available. The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Plum is Clay, Sandy while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Plum is Acidic.
Slippery Elm and Plum Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Plum are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Plum flower color: Pink and White
- Plum leaf color: Pink
Care of Slippery Elm and Plum
Care of Slippery Elm and Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.