What kind of tree is elm and how to cultivate it

1. What kind of tree is elm?

Elm is the elm tree. Elm is also known as spring elm, white elm, etc. Elm is a deciduous tree of the Elm family. The tree has a simple shape, glossy green leaves and smooth bark that is gray-brown or light gray. Its leaves are elliptical-ovate, with a smooth and hairless surface. The flowering and fruiting period is from March to June, and the young fruits and young leaves are edible. It likes moisture and usually grows on hillsides, valleys, plains, hills, etc. below 1000-2500 meters above sea level. It is mainly distributed in northern my country, such as Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Hebei, Shandong, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Ningxia, Gansu and Xinjiang; it is also cultivated in Tibet and the lower reaches of the Yangtze River in northern Sichuan.

2. Breeding methods

1. Light: Elm trees grow best in places with plenty of sunlight. When growing indoors, the plants need to be placed on a balcony or windowsill with sufficient sunlight for maintenance. If there is insufficient sunlight, the branches will grow too long, the leaves will become dull, and the plant will be prone to diseases and pests.

2. Watering: It likes moisture but is afraid of stagnant water. In daily maintenance, just keep the soil in the pot moist and do not allow water to accumulate in the pot. When the weather is dry and hot in summer, you need to water the plants thoroughly once in the morning and once in the evening.

3. Fertilization: Fertilization should be applied once in early spring and early autumn, and should not be applied too often. It is best to choose liquid fertilizer when applying.

4. Pruning: Regular pruning is required. Pruning and shaping can be done in autumn, cutting off useless and diseased branches, and then pruning according to the shape or after shape.