species 23,242 observations
Chinese Elm
Ulmus parvifolia
Field notes
Ulmus parvifolia, commonly known as the Langyu, Chinese elm or lacebark elm, is a species native to eastern Asia, including China, India, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Siberia, and Kazakhstan. It has been described as "one of the most splendid elms, having the poise of a graceful Nothofagus".
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25
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Polyphemus Moth, Mourning Cloak, Question Mark, Io Moth
12
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Apple Twig Borer, Elm Bark Beetle
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
House Finch, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Citrus Flatid Planthopper, Rice Root Aphid
9
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
American Goldfinch, Lyside Sulphur
2
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Trees
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Insect pests Salt Urban conditions Wet soil
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.