Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
Ulmus chumlia, Ulmus glabra, Ulmus elongata
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Cropland, Farms, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Sets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
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, 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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
allergic reaction
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
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
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ULMUS parvifolia 'Drake'
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Chinese Elm, Drake Elm
Garden Onion, White Onion
In German
Chinese Elm
Zwiebel
In French
Elm chinoise
Oignon
In Spanish
olmo chino
Cebolla
In Greek
Κινέζοι Elm
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Elm chinês
Cebola
In Polish
Chiński Elm
Cebula
In Latin
Chinese Elm
cepa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Ulmaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Elm and White Onion
Season and care of Chinese Elm and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Elm and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Onion season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Elm is Loam, Sand and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Onion is Neutral.
Chinese Elm and White Onion Physical Information
Chinese Elm and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Elm height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Chinese Elm and White Onion are as follows:
Chinese Elm flower color: Red
Chinese Elm leaf color: Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Elm and White Onion
Care of Chinese Elm and White Onion 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 White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Chinese Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.