Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Eastern Asia
Types
Water elm
Ulmus chumlia, Ulmus glabra, Ulmus elongata
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Bonsai, Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
ULMUS parvifolia 'Drake'
Common Name
American Elm
Chinese Elm, Drake Elm
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
चीनी एल्म
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Chinese Elm
In French
orme d'Amérique
Elm chinoise
In Spanish
olmo americano
olmo chino
In Greek
American Elm
Κινέζοι Elm
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Elm chinês
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Chiński Elm
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Chinese Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots