Siberian elm
Ulmus pumila
- Native to:
- China, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Turkmenistan
Tiarescott
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ulmaceae
- Genus:
- Ulmus
- Species:
- Ulmus pumila
- USDA Symbol:
- ULPU
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Bucculatrix eclecta, fall cankerworm (Alsophila pometaria), Imperial Moth (Eacles imperialis), sharp-lined tussock moth (Dasychira dorsipennata), southern tussock moth (Dasychira meridionalis)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:Stigmella multispicata
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy loam soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to regions with variable soil conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are short-lived and should be sown fresh; no pretreatment required for good germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI