Chinese Elm
Ulmus pumila L.
Ulmus pumila, commonly known as Siberian elm, is a tree native to Asia. It is sometimes referred to as Asiatic elm or dwarf elm and is occasionally misidentified as the 'Chinese' elm. The species has been cultivated in various regions, including Asia, North America, Argentina, and southern Europe, and has become naturalized in many areas, particularly in the United States.
Description
Ulmus pumila belongs to the Ulmaceae family and is part of the Ulmus genus. It is found in regions such as British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and parts of Europe, including Russia, Italy, Hungary, Ukraine, Spain, and others. First published in 1753, this species has a wide distribution and has adapted to various environments outside its native range.
Other common names
Chinese ElmDwarf ElmLittleleaf ElmManchurian ElmSiberian Elm
Distribution
British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick · Ontario · Quebec · Saskatchewan · RU · IT · HU · UA · AR · Baleares · Latvia · Hungary · Italy · Romania · European part of Russia · Spain · Ukraine · SE · Vermont-US · EE · RO · LY · RS · LV · Global · JP · NO · CA
Synonyms
Ulmus microphyllaUlmus humilisUlmus transbaicalensisUlmus campestris f. pumilaUlmus pinnato-ramosaUlmus campestris var. pumilaUlmus manshuricaUlmus turkestanicaUlmus pumila var. microphyllaUlmus pumila var. sabulosaUlmus pumila f. tenuisUlmus pumila var. graciaUlmus pumila var. genuinaUlmus campestris var. parvifolia-pendulaUlmus pumila var. pendulaUlmus pumila f. sibiricaUlmus pumila var. arboreaUlmus campestris var. parvifoliaUlmus pumila f. pendulaUlmus campestris var. pumilaUlmus campestris lus. pumila