Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ulmaceae

Genus:

Ulmus

Species:

Ulmus villosa

USDA Symbol:

ULVI

Growth Characteristics

Height:

2500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Fall Color:

yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Himalayan regions with rich soil

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds are short-lived and should be sown fresh. Cold stratification improves germination rates.