Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer II', Ulmus parvifolia 'True Green'
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
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
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Rots, Wilts
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Moderate Allergen
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypnotic
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Can be grown in a shelter belt, Used as a thickener in soups
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
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, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ULMUS parvifolia
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Lacebark Elm
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
Lacebark Elm
Octopus tree
In French
Lacebark Elm
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
Lacebark Elm
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Lacebark Elm
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Lacebark Elm
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Lacebark Elm
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Lacebark Elm
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lacebark Elm and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Lacebark Elm and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lacebark Elm and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lacebark Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lacebark Elm is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lacebark Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lacebark Elm and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Lacebark Elm and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lacebark Elm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lacebark Elm and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Lacebark Elm flower color: Red
Lacebark Elm leaf color: Green
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lacebark Elm and Octopus Tree
Care of Lacebark Elm and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lacebark Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lacebark Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.