Common Name: Chinese Elm

 

Latin Name: Ulmus parvifolia

 

Origin: China and south east Asia

 

Position:  Chinese Elms like to be in a morning sun they do not like hot full sun and can handle light frost.

 

Watering: Watering is generally every day generously as they don’t like to dry out however don’t allow them to stand in water.

 

Feeding: Chinese Elms need to be fed twice a year in spring and autumn. Do not feed when the plant is dormant in winter.

 

Pests and Diseases:  When humidity is low they can suffer from scale or spider mites both can be fixed with a spray of pesticide. Do not use lime sulphur as it will cause it to drop its leaves.

 

Repotting: Needs to be done every 2 years using a very well draining soil in spring.