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Slippery Elm
Slippery Elm

Tamarind tree
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About Slippery Elm and Tamarind tree

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Not Available
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Number of Varieties

NANA
0 40000
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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-119-11
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

10-1
Not Available

Sunset Zone

Not Available
Not Available

Habit

Upright/Erect
Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm1,800.00 cm
0.54 3900
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Minimum Width

NA800.00 cm
0.1 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Sandy Brown
Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green
Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Not Available
Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

oblong or obovate
Pinnate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Not Available
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
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average
Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring
Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Not Available
Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average
Average

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
6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Blackspot mold
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Not Available
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Beetles, Birds
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

Miscarriage, Rash
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Not Available
Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

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, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ULMUS rubra
Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Slippery Elm
Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Slippery Elm
इमली का पेड़

In German

Rotulme
Tamarinde

In French

Slippery Elm
tamarinier

In Spanish

olmo resbaladizo
tamarindo

In Greek

Slippery Elm
δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Slippery Elm
tamarindo

In Polish

Slippery Elm
drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Lubricus Elm
tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Urticales
Fabales

Family

Ulmaceae
Fabaceae

Genus

Ulmus
Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Not Available
Detarieae

Subfamily

Not Available
Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

NANA
1 27800
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Properties of Slippery Elm and Tamarind tree

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

Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Tamarind tree

Season and care of Slippery Elm and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is Not Available and Tamarind tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.

Slippery Elm and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Slippery Elm and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Tamarind tree are as follows:

  • Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown

  • Slippery Elm leaf color: Green

  • Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow

  • Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Slippery Elm and Tamarind tree

Care of Slippery Elm and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.