Ulmus pumila

9.3

A small, fast-growing bushy elm tree from Asia often planted for shade or decoration

noun
/ˈʌlməs ˈpuːmɪlə/

Specialized

: olmo siberiano

The city planted several Ulmus pumila along the new boulevard.

Examples

Gardeners appreciate Ulmus pumila for its rapid growth and resilience in harsh climates.
The leaves of Ulmus pumila are smaller than those of most native elms.
The Ulmus pumila is known for its rapid growth.
Many gardeners prefer Ulmus pumila for its ornamental value.
Gardeners appreciate Ulmus pumila for its rapid growth and resilience in harsh climates.
The city planted several Ulmus pumila along the new boulevard to provide shade for pedestrians.
Many gardeners prefer Ulmus pumila for its ornamental value, as it enhances the beauty of landscapes.

Synonyms

Siberian elm

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6.8

A fast-growing Asian tree used for wind shelter and city planting

is a shrubby, naturalized form valued for fast growth and shelter use

dwarf elm

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Specialized

5.8

A small Asian tree with many branches and small leaves that grows quickly and makes a good windbreak in gardens

is the species often naturalized in the United States rather than just cultivated

Surface Forms

Ulmus pumila singular

Ulmus pumilas plural

Morphology

Ulmus + pumila

This is a Latin scientific name combining the genus Ulmus (elm) with a specific epithet; if a learner knew 'Ulmus' = elm and understood 'pumila' as 'small/dwarf', they could infer it denotes a type of (small) elm. However, scientific binomials are domain-specific and do not convey extra facts like rapid growth or geographic origin, and the second element is undefined here, so the full described meaning is not fully predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Ulmus pumila comes from Latin: Ulmus means 'elm' and pumila means 'small'. So the name paints a clear picture — a smaller, bushy elm with small leaves, and that is why gardeners often plant it for shelter or decoration.