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
Asia, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
secondary forest, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Gray Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green, Sandy Brown, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Mites, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available, Squirrels
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Anti-ageing, Maintains teeth healthy, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Antibiotic, anti-cancer, Anti-oxidant, Cardiovascular problems, Diarrhea, Fever, Improve heart health
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
Culinary use, Grown for shade, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
Annona reticulate
Common Name
Slippery Elm
wild-sweetsop, bullock's-heart, ox-heart
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
ramphal
In German
Rotulme
Netzannone
In French
Slippery Elm
cachiman, cœur de bœuf
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Annona reticulata
In Greek
Slippery Elm
Ramphal
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
coração-de-boi
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Flaszowiec siatkowaty
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Ramphal
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Magnoliales
Family
Ulmaceae
Tiliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Annoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Annonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Ramphal
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Ramphal is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Ramphal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is Not Available and Ramphal season is Not Available. The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ramphal is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ramphal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slippery Elm and Ramphal Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Ramphal physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Ramphal height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Ramphal are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Ramphal flower color: Light Yellow
- Ramphal leaf color: Green
Care of Slippery Elm and Ramphal
Care of Slippery Elm and Ramphal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ramphal pruning is done Prune in the growing season, pruning needed for strong structure and Remove dead branches. In summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ramphal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
