Ulmus japonica Japanese elm (Ulmaceae) Deciduous tree

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Ulmus japonica
Japanese elm
Deciduous tree
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The Ulmus japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Ulmaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Japanese elm. Some home gardeners know the variety as U. propinqua. Koidz.

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Latin Name:  Ulmus japonica
Common Name:  Japanese elm
Family:  Ulmaceae
Author:  (Rehd.)Sarg.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  35   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

General Uses: A fibre is obtained from the inner bark[189]. The bark is soaked for 7 - 10 days in water, the inner and outer barks are then separated and the inner bark is stripped into strands and made into thread by chewing it. It is made into a coarse fabric[189]. Wood - heavy, difficult to work. Used for axles, hubs etc[46, 61].

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