Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Ulmus chumlia, Ulmus glabra, Ulmus elongata
Habitat
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Toothed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
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
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Malus sylvestris
ULMUS parvifolia 'Drake'
Common Name
European crab apple
Chinese Elm, Drake Elm
In Hindi
european crab apple
चीनी एल्म
In German
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
Chinese Elm
In French
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
Elm chinoise
In Spanish
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
olmo chino
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
Κινέζοι Elm
In Portuguese
Malus sylvestris
Elm chinês
In Polish
Jabłoń dzika
Chiński Elm
In Latin
european crab apple
Chinese Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Ulmeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of European Crab Apple and Chinese Elm
Season and care of European Crab Apple and Chinese Elm is important to know. While considering everything about European Crab Apple and Chinese Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Crab Apple season is Summer and Chinese Elm season is Summer. The type of soil for European Crab Apple is Loamy and for Chinese Elm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Crab Apple is Neutral and for Chinese Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Crab Apple and Chinese Elm Physical Information
European Crab Apple and Chinese Elm physical information is very important for comparison. European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Chinese Elm height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of European Crab Apple and Chinese Elm are as follows:
European Crab Apple flower color: White
European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Chinese Elm flower color: Red
- Chinese Elm leaf color: Green
Care of European Crab Apple and Chinese Elm
Care of European Crab Apple and Chinese Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chinese Elm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.