Elm

Ulmus species

Trees and Shrubs, Bonsai

Stratify seed 2-3 months before sowing, or sow in fall; germination often poor. Also reproduced by ring-barking, from softwood cuttings in early summer, and by rooting suckers. Well-drained soil and sun. The American elm, Ulmus americana, is prone to Dutch elm disease, and should probably be avoided; it does well in dry areas. Zone 2-9

Ulmus parvifolia, or Chinese elm, a good bonsai species, if grown in containers should be brought in during winter; can be grown cool indoors. Ulmus procera, English elm, is equally suitable as bonsai, though also prone to Dutch elm disease. Zones 5-9 and 5-8 respectively. Ulmus pumila also does well in dry areas, zone 5-8

See Also

Japanese elm (Zelkova serrata)

Related Topics

Cuttings
Simple Layering
Soil
Stratifying Seed
Trees and Shrubs
Bonsai

 
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