Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Ulmus chumlia, Ulmus glabra, Ulmus elongata
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Landscape Designing
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS parvifolia 'Drake'
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Chinese Elm, Drake Elm
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
चीनी एल्म
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Chinese Elm
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Elm chinoise
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
olmo chino
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Κινέζοι Elm
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Elm chinês
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Chiński Elm
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Chinese Elm
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Tribe
Ulmeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Elm and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Chinese Elm and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Elm and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Elm is Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Elm and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Chinese Elm and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Elm height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Elm and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Chinese Elm flower color: Red
Chinese Elm leaf color: Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Chinese Elm and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Chinese Elm and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Elm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.