Slippery Elm

Strawberry Tree

About Slippery Elm and Strawberry Tree

Slippery Elm

Strawberry Tree

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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

Mediterranean

Types

Arbutus unedo

Number of Varieties

2010

0 40000

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-118-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

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

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

8.50 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Sandy Brown

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Sandy Brown

Yellow, Red

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

Orbiculate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Requires regular watering

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, 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

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Blackspot mold

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

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

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Beetles, Birds

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Miscarriage, Rash

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive

Antioxidants

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

Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ULMUS rubra

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

Common Name

Slippery Elm

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

In Hindi

Slippery Elm

झरबेरी पेड़

In German

Rotulme

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Slippery Elm

arbousier

In Spanish

olmo resbaladizo

Árbol de fresa

In Greek

Slippery Elm

φράουλα δέντρο

In Portuguese

Slippery Elm

medronheiro

In Polish

Slippery Elm

Strawberry Tree

In Latin

Lubricus Elm

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Urticales

Ericales

Family

Ulmaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Ulmus

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

202

1 27800

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Properties of Slippery Elm and Strawberry Tree

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

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Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Strawberry Tree

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

Slippery Elm and Strawberry Tree Physical Information

Slippery Elm and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Strawberry Tree are as follows:

Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Slippery Elm and Strawberry Tree

Care of Slippery Elm and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.