Ulmus minor Mill.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Ulmaceae · Genus: Ulmus1
- Native distribution
- Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Cyprus, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., East European Russia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kazakhstan,uncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
22 synonyms
- Ulmus angustifolia Moench, 1785
- Ulmus campestris minor (Mill.) Asch. & Graebn.
- Ulmus carpinifolia carpinifolia
- Ulmus carpinifolia sarniensis (C.K.Schneid.) Rehder
- Ulmus germanica Hartig, 1851
- Ulmus glabra minor (Mill.) C.K.Schneid.
- Ulmus glabra sarniensis C.K.Schneid.
- Ulmus minor carpinifolia Gled.
- Ulmus minor hollandica Mill.
- Ulmus minor plotii Druce
- Ulmus minor stricta Lindl.
- Ulmus minor minor
- Ulmus nitens pendula Rehder
- Ulmus pilifera Borbás, 1881
- Ulmus procera australis Henry
- Ulmus pumila Pall., 1776
- Ulmus purpurea hort.
- Ulmus purpurea hort. ex K.Koch, 1853
- Ulmus reticuata Dumort.
- Ulmus sarniensis Lodd.
- Ulmus sativa Du Roi, 1772
- Ulmus suberosa folia-variegata-pendula DeVos
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Ulmus minor · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species; Waarnemingen.be / observations.b) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q147487 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Blismes elm 2007.jpg · GFDL
- Wikipedia (hu) – Mezei szil · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Feldulme · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Ulmus minor · 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 minor – what to know
Ulmus minor – family: Ulmaceae, genus: Ulmus. Native range: Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Cyprus, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., East …. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. -30 °C. There is no reliable data on its effect on cats and dogs.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Ulmus minor?
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 minor need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Ulmus minor get?
Frost-hardy to about -30 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Ulmus minor 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?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Ulmus
Data sources: GBIF.org – Ulmus minor (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q147487 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Blismes elm 2007.jpg (GFDL) · Wikipedia – Mezei szil (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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