Ulmus castaneifolia

Ulmus castaneifolia

Native to:
China

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ulmaceae
Genus:
Ulmus
Species:
Ulmus castaneifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
3000 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
feb,mar
Bloom Colors:
green, red

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fall Color:
yellow

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy; sow in spring.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash