Ulmus — 18 species
Botanical species in the genus Ulmus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Ulmus alata
Ulmus alata
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
The natural range of Ulmas alata has a climate that varies from warm in the South to moderately cold in the North. The region is principally within the humid climatic province of the southeastern United States, with a mean annual precipitation ranging from 1,020 - 1,520mm, with half or more of this occurring during the growing season. Throughout the greater portion of the tree's range, the growing season averages from 180 to 300 days, and average annual temperatures are from 13 - 21°c.
Full cultivation guide →Ulmus americana
Ulmus americana
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
Within the natural range of Ulmus americana, the climate varies from warm and humid in the southeast to cold and dry in the northwest. Winter temperatures can fall as low as -18°c (with extremes down to -40°c) in the north of its range, whilst in the far south even mild frosts are very rare. Summer temperatures can vary from 16 - 27°c, with extremes to 40°c.
Full cultivation guide →Ulmus crassifolia
Ulmus crassifolia
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
Ulmus crassifolia grows mainly in the Gulf Coastal Plain of N. America, which has relatively mild temperatures throughout the year. The average mid winter temperature in the region is around 8°c, in summer it is around 28°c.
Full cultivation guide →Ulmus davidiana
Ulmus davidiana
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a fertile soil in full sun, but it is easily grown in any soil of at least moderate quality so long as it is well drained. A fast-growing tree. This species is resistant to 'Dutch elm disease', a disease that has destroyed the greater part of all the native elm trees growing in countries such as Britain and the USA.
Full cultivation guide →Ulmus glabra
Ulmus glabra
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position in full sun, but tolerates light shade. Grows best in a moist, fertile, well-drained loamy soil, but can adapt to most soils and drier sites. Plants are tolerant of urban pollution.
Full cultivation guide →Ulmus laciniata
Ulmus laciniata
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a fertile soil in full sun, but is easily grown in any soil of at least moderate quality so long as it is well drained. This species is resistant to 'Dutch elm disease', a disease that has destroyed the greater part of all the native elm trees growing in countries such as Britain and the USA. The disease is spread by means of beetles.
Full cultivation guide →Ulmus laevis
Ulmus laevis
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position in full sun, but tolerates light shade. Grows best in a moist, fertile, well-drained loamy soil, but can adapt to most soils and drier sites. Plants are tolerant of urban pollution.
Full cultivation guide →Ulmus macrocarpa
Ulmus macrocarpa
Family: Ulmaceae
Ulmus minor
Ulmus minor
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position in full sun, but tolerates light shade. Grows best in a moist, fertile, well-drained loamy soil, but can adapt to most soils and drier sites. Plants are tolerant of urban pollution.
Full cultivation guide →Ulmus parvifolia
Ulmus parvifolia
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position in full sun, but tolerates light shade. Grows best in a moist, fertile, well-drained loamy soil, but can adapt to most soils and drier sites. Plants are tolerant of urban pollution.
Full cultivation guide →Ulmus procera
Ulmus procera
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a fertile soil in full sun, but is easily grown in any soil of at least moderate quality so long as it is well drained. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution. The English elm is susceptible to 'Dutch elm disease', a disease that has destroyed the greater part of all the native elm trees growing in countries such as Britain and USA.
Full cultivation guide →Ulmus pumila
Ulmus pumila
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a position in full sun, but tolerates light shade. Grows best in a moist, fertile, well-drained loamy soil, but can adapt to most soils and drier sites. Plants are tolerant of urban pollution.
Full cultivation guide →Ulmus rubra
Ulmus rubra
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
Ulmus rubra is found in a variety of climates from the continental climate of central N. America with its cold winters and hot summers, to the subtropical regions of Florida where winters are mild. Mean annual precipitation generally increases from northwest to southeast across its range, from 530 - 2,110mm.
Full cultivation guide →Ulmus serotina
Ulmus serotina
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
Ulmus serotina is native to the humid to temperate zones of Eastern and Central United States. It is found in areas where the mean annual precipitation ranges from about 1,020 - 1,320mm, of which about 50 - 65% occurs in the growing season. The mean annual temperature range between 13 - 17°c, with an absolute low of -23°c and an absolute high of 46°c.
Full cultivation guide →Ulmus thomasii
Ulmus thomasii
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
Ulmus thomasii is native to the continental climate of central and eastern N. America, with its cold winters and warm summers. It dislikes maritime climates.
Full cultivation guide →Ulmus villosa
Ulmus villosa
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a fertile soil in full sun, but is easily grown in any soil of at least moderate quality so long as it is well drained. This species is susceptible to 'Dutch elm disease', a disease that has destroyed the greater part of all the native elm trees growing in countries such as Britain and USA. The disease is spread by means of beetles.
Full cultivation guide →Ulmus wallichiana
Ulmus wallichiana
Family: Ulmaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a fertile soil in full sun, but is easily grown in any soil of at least moderate quality so long as it is well drained. This species is susceptible to 'Dutch elm disease', a disease that has destroyed the greater part of all the native elm trees growing in countries such as Britain and USA. The disease is spread by means of beetles.
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