Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 599 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416731
Common Names
- English Elm
- European White Elm
- Cork Elm
Description
Ulmus elliptica (also called Rock Elm, among many other common names) is a species of elm native to Europe and western and central Asia. It is a medium-sized deciduous tree, reaching heights of up to 25 m, with a trunk up to 1 m d.b.h. It typically grows in moist soils, in open woodland and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Ulmus elliptica is used as an ornamental tree, windbreak, and for shade. It can also be used for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ulmus elliptica are small, greenish-yellow and appear in late winter or early spring. The seeds are small, flattened and winged, and the seedlings are small, with a single taproot and two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ulmus elliptica is a deciduous tree that is best propagated by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water once established. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Ulmus elliptica
Ulmus elliptica is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It is a deciduous tree that grows in moist soils and can reach heights of up to 25 meters.
Ulmus elliptica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ulmus elliptica?
Ulmus elliptica
What type of plant is Ulmus elliptica?
It is a species of flowering plant in the elm family Ulmaceae.
Where is Ulmus elliptica found?
It is found in Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa.
Species in the Ulmus genus
Ulmus minor,
Ulmus mexicana,
Ulmus lesueurii,
Ulmus laevis,
Ulmus glabra,
Ulmus elliptica,
Ulmus hollandica,
Ulmus uyematsui,
Ulmus rubra,
Ulmus pumila,
Ulmus thomasii,
Ulmus brandisiana,
Ulmus androssowii,
Ulmus canescens,
Ulmus americana,
Ulmus alata,
Ulmus davidiana,
Ulmus glaucescens,
Ulmus parvifolia,
Ulmus serotina,
Ulmus crassifolia,
Ulmus laciniata,
Ulmus macrocarpa,
Ulmus castaneifolia,
Ulmus bergmanniana,
Ulmus changii,
Ulmus elongata,
Ulmus gaussenii,
Ulmus lamellosa,
Ulmus kunmingensis,
Ulmus harbinensis,
Ulmus pseudopropinqua,
Ulmus chenmoui,
Ulmus prunifolia,
Ulmus microcarpa,
Ulmus szechuanica,
Ulmus chumlia,
Ulmus ismaelis,
Ulmus lanceifolia,
Ulmus mianzhuensis,
Ulmus wallichiana,
Species in the Ulmaceae family
Ampelocera albertiae,
Ampelocera cubensis,
Ampelocera edentula,
Ampelocera glabra,
Ampelocera hottlei,
Ampelocera longissima,
Ampelocera macphersonii,
Ampelocera macrocarpa,
Ampelocera pubescens,
Ampelocera ruizii,
Ampelocera verrucosa,
Chaetachme aristata,
Hemiptelea davidii,
Holoptelea grandis,
Holoptelea integrifolia,
Phyllostylon rhamnoides,
Planera aquatica,
Ulmus minor,
Ulmus mexicana,
Ulmus lesueurii,
Ulmus laevis,
Ulmus glabra,
Ulmus elliptica,
Ulmus hollandica,
Ulmus uyematsui,
Ulmus rubra,
Ulmus pumila,
Ulmus thomasii,
Ulmus brandisiana,
Ulmus androssowii,
Ulmus canescens,
Ulmus americana,
Ulmus alata,
Ulmus davidiana,
Ulmus glaucescens,
Ulmus parvifolia,
Ulmus serotina,
Ulmus crassifolia,
Ulmus laciniata,
Ulmus macrocarpa,
Ulmus castaneifolia,
Ulmus bergmanniana,
Ulmus changii,
Ulmus elongata,
Ulmus gaussenii,
Ulmus lamellosa,
Ulmus kunmingensis,
Ulmus harbinensis,
Ulmus pseudopropinqua,
Ulmus chenmoui,