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(Eucryphia cordifolia)
Ulmo (Eucryphia cordifolia)
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Nicolás Lavandero
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Photo by: Nicolás Lavandero | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Nicolás Lavandero | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-02-17T18:38:17-08:00 |
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Summary
Eucryphia cordifolia, commonly known as Ulmo, is an evergreen tree native to the temperate rainforests of Southern Chile and Southern Argentina. It typically grows over 12 meters (39 feet) high and features a thick trunk with a wide, dense crown. The Ulmo tree is notable for its dark green, glossy leaves and its profuse, fragrant white flowers that bloom in late summer, specifically February and March in the Southern Hemisphere, which attract bees for pollination. The flowers are particularly showy, making it a desirable ornamental species. Following flowering, it produces small, woody capsules about 1.5 cm (0.6 in) in length that contain the seeds.
The Ulmo tree is valued for its elegant appearance and the aromatic nectar of its flowers, which is sought after for honey production. It is used in large gardens and parks for its ornamental value and as a bee-friendly plant. In cultivation, it requires full sun to part shade and prefers moist conditions, reflecting its native rainforest habitat. It is adaptable to a range of soil drainage conditions, from slow to fast. While it is not commonly known for significant disease issues, root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils. It is important to note that the Ulmo tree can be sensitive to transplanting and should be handled with care to avoid root disturbance.CC BY-SA 4.0
The Ulmo tree is valued for its elegant appearance and the aromatic nectar of its flowers, which is sought after for honey production. It is used in large gardens and parks for its ornamental value and as a bee-friendly plant. In cultivation, it requires full sun to part shade and prefers moist conditions, reflecting its native rainforest habitat. It is adaptable to a range of soil drainage conditions, from slow to fast. While it is not commonly known for significant disease issues, root rot can be a problem in poorly drained soils. It is important to note that the Ulmo tree can be sensitive to transplanting and should be handled with care to avoid root disturbance.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height: 30-40 feet
- Width: 18-26 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: High
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Temperate rainforests of Southern Chile and Southern Argentina
Other Names
Common Names: Roble De Chile
Scientific Names: , Eucryphia cordifolia, Eucryphia patagonica, Pellinia chilensis, Pellinia cordifolia,
GBIF Accepted Name: Eucryphia cordifolia Cav.