Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Ulmus chumlia, Ulmus glabra, Ulmus elongata
Habitat
Warmer regions
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Used in parkland
Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Used as a general tonic
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Liberty'
ULMUS parvifolia 'Drake'
Common Name
Apple, Dessert Apple, Eating Apple, Liberty Apple
Chinese Elm, Drake Elm
In German
Liberty Apple
Chinese Elm
In French
Liberty (pomme)
Elm chinoise
In Spanish
manzana libertad
olmo chino
In Greek
Liberty Apple
Κινέζοι Elm
In Portuguese
maçã liberdade
Elm chinês
In Polish
Liberty Apple
Chiński Elm
In Latin
Liberty 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
Season and Care of Liberty Apple and Chinese Elm
Season and care of Liberty Apple and Chinese Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Liberty Apple and Chinese Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Liberty Apple season is Spring and Fall and Chinese Elm season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Liberty Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Elm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Liberty Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Liberty Apple and Chinese Elm Physical Information
Liberty Apple and Chinese Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Liberty Apple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chinese Elm height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Liberty Apple and Chinese Elm are as follows:
Liberty Apple flower color: White and Pink
Liberty Apple leaf color: Green
Chinese Elm flower color: Red
- Chinese Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Liberty Apple and Chinese Elm
Care of Liberty Apple and Chinese Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Liberty Apple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Liberty 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.