ulmo

How to Grow and Care for ulmo

ulmo · Eucryphia cordifolia
Also known as: roble de Chile

Grow in a position sheltered from cold, drying winds in full sun or partial shade, but with the roots shaded from hot sun and in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained neutral or acidic soil

Watering: Deep soak once weekly, soil may dry moderately between wateringSunlight: Partial shade · Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing ulmo

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep soak once weekly, soil may dry moderately between watering
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade · Full sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand · Clay
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingSlow release shrub nutrition applied once at early springtime
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in a position sheltered from cold, drying winds in full sun or partial shade, but with the roots shaded from hot sun and in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained neutral or acidic soil

How to Water ulmo?

Deep soak once weekly, soil may dry moderately between watering

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for ulmo?

Partial shade · Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for ulmo?

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What Soil Is Best for ulmo?

Soil type
Loam · Sand · Clay
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for ulmo?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize ulmo?

Slow release shrub nutrition applied once at early springtime

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How to Prune ulmo?

Keep pruning to a minimum: remove dead, damaged or unwanted growth; if shaping is needed, trim lightly after flowering.

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How to Propagate ulmo?

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, and overwinter young plants in a cool greenhouse

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How to Transplant ulmo?

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How to Care for ulmo in Winter?

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How to Plant ulmo?

Grow in a position sheltered from cold, drying winds in full sun or partial shade, but with the roots shaded from hot sun and in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained neutral or acidic soil

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How to Repot ulmo?

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How to Harvest ulmo?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of ulmo

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Attributes of ulmo

Plant typeTrees · Shrubs
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright · Bushy
OriginCentral Chile to Southwestern Argentina

Scientific Classification

Species
Eucryphia cordifolia
Genus
Eucryphia
Family
Cunoniaceae
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