Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
1143880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hance

Source:
tro

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 6: 332 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001143218

Common Names

  • Ulmus macrocarpa
  • Ulmus macrocarpa
  • Ulmus macrocarpa

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Description

Ulmus macrocarpa (also called Chinese Elm, Japanese Elm, and Siberian Elm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the elm family Ulmaceae. It is native to East Asia, from China to Japan. It is a medium-sized deciduous tree that grows in open woodlands and along roadsides. It has small, oval, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ulmus macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and colorful flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ulmus macrocarpa has small, yellow-green flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are small, with thin, smooth bark.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ulmus macrocarpa is a fast-growing deciduous tree that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a cold frame. Layering can be done in late summer or early fall by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil.

Where to Find Ulmus macrocarpa

Ulmus macrocarpa is native to eastern Asia.

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,

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