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
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Sandhills
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Brown, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Leaf Blister, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
Birds
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
QUERCUS falcata
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Southern Red Oak
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
दक्षिणी लाल ओक
In German
Rotulme
Südliche Red Oak
In French
Slippery Elm
Chêne rouge du Sud
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
Roble Rojo meridional
In Greek
Slippery Elm
Νότια Red Oak
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
Southern Red Oak
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Southern Red Oak
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
Quercus falcata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Slippery Elm and Southern Red Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Slippery Elm and Southern Red Oak? We provide you with everything About Slippery Elm and Southern Red Oak. Slippery Elm doesn't have thorns and Southern Red Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Slippery Elm does not have fragrant flowers. Slippery Elm has allergic reactions like Miscarriage and Rash and Southern Red Oak 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 Southern Red Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Southern Red Oak
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Southern Red Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Southern Red Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is Not Available and Southern Red Oak season is Not Available. The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Southern Red Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Southern Red Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Slippery Elm and Southern Red Oak Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Southern Red Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Southern Red Oak height is 2,130.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Southern Red Oak are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Southern Red Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Southern Red Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Slippery Elm and Southern Red Oak
Care of Slippery Elm and Southern Red Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Southern Red Oak pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, 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 Southern Red Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.