Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Ulmus chumlia, Ulmus glabra, Ulmus elongata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
allergic reaction
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
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
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
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
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ULMUS parvifolia 'Drake'
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Chinese Elm, Drake Elm
Nutmeg
In German
Chinese Elm
Muskatnuss
In French
Elm chinoise
noix de muscade
In Spanish
olmo chino
nuez moscada
In Greek
Κινέζοι Elm
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
Elm chinês
noz-moscada
In Polish
Chiński Elm
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Chinese Elm
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Magnoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Elm and Nutmeg
Season and care of Chinese Elm and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Elm and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Elm is Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Elm and Nutmeg Physical Information
Chinese Elm and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Elm height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Elm and Nutmeg are as follows:
Chinese Elm flower color: Red
Chinese Elm leaf color: Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Chinese Elm and Nutmeg
Care of Chinese Elm and Nutmeg 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 Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.