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
North America, Northwestern United States
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blackspot mold
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds
-
Allergy
Miscarriage, Rash
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, 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
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ULMUS rubra
ACER circinatum
Common Name
Slippery Elm
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
In Hindi
Slippery Elm
बेल मेपल
In German
Rotulme
Wein-Ahorn
In French
Slippery Elm
Maple Vine
In Spanish
olmo resbaladizo
arce vid
In Greek
Slippery Elm
αμπέλου Maple
In Portuguese
Slippery Elm
bordo de videira
In Polish
Slippery Elm
Vine Maple
In Latin
Lubricus Elm
vitis Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Urticales
Sapindales
Family
Ulmaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Slippery Elm and Vine Maple
Season and care of Slippery Elm and Vine Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Slippery Elm and Vine Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slippery Elm season is and Vine Maple season is . The type of soil for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline and for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Slippery Elm and Vine Maple Physical Information
Slippery Elm and Vine Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm whereas Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Slippery Elm and Vine Maple are as follows:
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
- Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Slippery Elm and Vine Maple
Care of Slippery Elm and Vine Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slippery Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Vine Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.