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Slippery Elm
Slippery Elm

Sasanqua
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About Slippery Elm and Sasanqua

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Shrub

Origin

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

Types

-
-

Number of Varieties

2015
0 40000
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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-117-9
0 99
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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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm240.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

8.50 cm240.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
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Fruit Color

Green, Sandy Brown
Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

oblong or obovate
Elliptic

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium
Slow

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
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Blackspot mold
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Birds
Hummingbirds

Allergy

Miscarriage, Rash
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ULMUS rubra
CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Slippery Elm
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

Slippery Elm
sasanqua

In German

Rotulme
sasanqua

In French

Slippery Elm
sasanqua

In Spanish

olmo resbaladizo
sasanqua

In Greek

Slippery Elm
sasanqua

In Portuguese

Slippery Elm
Sasankya

In Polish

Slippery Elm
Sasankya

In Latin

Lubricus Elm
Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Urticales
Theales

Family

Ulmaceae
Theaceae

Genus

Ulmus
Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

20250
1 27800
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Properties of Slippery Elm and Sasanqua

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

Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Sasanqua

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

Slippery Elm and Sasanqua Physical Information

Slippery Elm and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Sasanqua are as follows:

  • Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown

  • Slippery Elm leaf color: Green

  • Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold

  • Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Slippery Elm and Sasanqua

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