Ulmus glabra Huds.

- Taxonomy
- Family: Ulmaceae · Genus: Ulmus1
- Native distribution
- North America, Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Krym, Lebanon-Syriuncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
30 synonyms
- Ulmus adiantifolia Dippel
- Ulmus antarctica K.Koch
- Ulmus camperdowni (Bean) J.V.Armstr. & P.D.Sell
- Ulmus campestris L.
- Ulmus campestris major (Sm.) Asch.
- Ulmus campestris cornuta I.David
- Ulmus campestris glabra (Huds.) C.Hartm.
- Ulmus campestris montana (With.) Bonnier & Layens
- Ulmus campestris montana (With.) Hartm.
- Ulmus campestris excelsa (Borkh.) Asch.
- Ulmus campestris glabra (Huds.) Klett & Richt.
- Ulmus campestris latifolia Aiton
- Ulmus campestris major (Sm.) Döll
- Ulmus campestris montana (With.) Döll
- Ulmus campestris nuda (Ehrh.) W.D.J.Koch
- Ulmus campestris purpurea G.Kirchn.
- Ulmus campestris purpurea H.Vilm.
- Ulmus campestris purpurea H.Vilm. ex Wesm.
- Ulmus campestris scabra (Mill.) M.Loehr
- Ulmus cebennensis Audib.
- Ulmus cebennensis Audib. ex Planch.
- Ulmus cinerea Planch.
- Ulmus communis Carrière
- Ulmus corylacea Dumort.
- Ulmus corylacea grandidentata Dumort.
- Ulmus excelsa Borkh.
- Ulmus exoniensis (K.Koch) K.Koch
- Ulmus expansa Rota
- Ulmus forficata C.Presl
- Ulmus gallica A.Chev.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Ulmus glabra · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Nordic plant uses from Gu) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q147498 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – RN Ulmus glabra (alnarp sweden).jpg · CC0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Hegyi szil · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Bergulme · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Ulmus glabra · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
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Ulmus tip: The Chinese elm is the best beginner bonsai – it tolerates hard pruning.
Ulmus glabra – what to know
Ulmus glabra – family: Ulmaceae, genus: Ulmus. Native range: North America, Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Fi…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -35 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Ulmus glabra?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Ulmus glabra need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Ulmus glabra get?
Frost-hardy to about -35 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Ulmus glabra toxic to cats and dogs?
There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
No blooms logged yet. If yours flowers, your data will be the first!
Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
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Data sources: GBIF.org – Ulmus glabra (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q147498 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – RN Ulmus glabra (alnarp sweden).jpg (CC0) · Wikipedia – Hegyi szil (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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