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Chinese Elm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Grass

Origin

Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean

Types

Ulmus chumlia, Ulmus glabra, Ulmus elongata
Lindheimer's muhly

Number of Varieties

3525
0 40000
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Habitat

River side
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-94-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-5
12 - 3

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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm60.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm30.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red
Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring

Green
Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green
Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

-
Tan, Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Toothed
Grass like

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

-
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers
No fertilizers needed

Pests and Diseases

Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Ladybug

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Fine
Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
Ladybug beetles

Allergy

allergic reaction
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
-

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic
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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
Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ULMUS parvifolia 'Drake'
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris

Common Name

Chinese Elm, Drake Elm
Pink Muhly Grass

In Hindi

चीनी एल्म
Muhly Grass

In German

Chinese Elm
hairawn muhly

In French

Elm chinoise
muhly herbe

In Spanish

olmo chino
muhly Grass

In Greek

Κινέζοι Elm
Muhly Grass

In Portuguese

Elm chinês
muhly grama

In Polish

Chiński Elm
Muhly Trawa

In Latin

Chinese Elm
Muhly Grass

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Order

Rosales
Cyperales

Family

Ulmaceae
Poaceae

Genus

Ulmus
Muhlenbergia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Ulmeae
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Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

3540
1 27800
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Difference Between Chinese Elm and Muhly Grass

If you are confused whether Chinese Elm or Muhly Grass are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Chinese Elm and Muhly Grass Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Chinese Elm are organic fertlizers, whereas for Muhly Grass fertilizers required are No fertilizers needed. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Chinese Elm and Muhly Grass if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Chinese Elm and Muhly Grass

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Compare Facts of Chinese Elm vs Muhly Grass

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