Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub, Tree
Origin
Eastern Asia
Eastern Australia
Types
Ulmus chumlia, Ulmus glabra, Ulmus elongata
Not Available
Habitat
River side
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
9-5
Not Available
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Green, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
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-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ULMUS parvifolia 'Drake'
Hibiscus splendens
Common Name
Chinese Elm, Drake Elm
Hollyhock Tree, Pink Cottonwood
In Hindi
चीनी एल्म
Splendid Hibiscus
In German
Chinese Elm
Splendid Hibiscus
In French
Elm chinoise
Splendid Hibiscus
In Spanish
olmo chino
Hibiscus Splendid
In Greek
Κινέζοι Elm
Splendid Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Elm chinês
Hibiscus Splendid
In Polish
Chiński Elm
Splendid hibiskusa
In Latin
Chinese Elm
egregiam Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Elm and Splendid Hibiscus
Season and care of Chinese Elm and Splendid Hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Elm and Splendid Hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Splendid Hibiscus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Elm is Loam, Sand and for Splendid Hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Chinese Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Splendid Hibiscus is Neutral.
Chinese Elm and Splendid Hibiscus Physical Information
Chinese Elm and Splendid Hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Elm height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Splendid Hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 7.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Elm and Splendid Hibiscus are as follows:
Chinese Elm flower color: Red
Chinese Elm leaf color: Green
Splendid Hibiscus flower color: Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
- Splendid Hibiscus leaf color: GreenLight Green and Not Available
Care of Chinese Elm and Splendid Hibiscus
Care of Chinese Elm and Splendid Hibiscus 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 Splendid Hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Chinese Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Splendid Hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.