Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Asia, Europe
Types
Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer II', Ulmus parvifolia 'True Green'
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-9
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
6-12-12 or 5-10-10
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Rots, Wilts
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Moderate Allergen
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypnotic
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Can be grown in a shelter belt, Used as a thickener in soups
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
ULMUS parvifolia
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm
Thyme
In Hindi
Lacebark Elm
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Lacebark Elm
Thymian
In French
Lacebark Elm
Thym
In Spanish
Lacebark Elm
Tomillo
In Greek
Lacebark Elm
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Lacebark Elm
Tomilho
In Polish
Lacebark Elm
Tymianek
In Latin
Lacebark Elm
Thymum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Lacebark Elm and Thyme
Season and care of Lacebark Elm and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Lacebark Elm and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lacebark Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lacebark Elm is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Lacebark Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Lacebark Elm and Thyme Physical Information
Lacebark Elm and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Lacebark Elm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Lacebark Elm and Thyme are as follows:
Lacebark Elm flower color: Red
Lacebark Elm leaf color: Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Lacebark Elm and Thyme
Care of Lacebark Elm and Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lacebark Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Lacebark Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.