Caucasian Elm vs 榉树 (Ju shu)

Zelkova carpinifolia compared with Zelkova serrata

Key Differences

• Caucasian Elm is Vulnerable while 榉树 (Ju shu) is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caucasian Elm	榉树 (Ju shu)
Kingdom same	Plantae (植物)	Plantae (植物)
Phylum same	Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)	Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class same	Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)	Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order same	Rosales (蔷薇目)	Rosales (蔷薇目)
Family same	Ulmaceae	Ulmaceae
Genus same	Zelkova	Zelkova
Species	Zelkova carpinifolia	Zelkova serrata

Evolutionary Relationship

Caucasian Elm and 榉树 (Ju shu) share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Zelkova.

Conservation Status

Caucasian Elm

VU — Vulnerable

榉树 (Ju shu)

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caucasian Elm	榉树 (Ju shu)
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasian Elm

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

榉树 (Ju shu)

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Caucasian Elm

The Caucasian Elm (Zelkova carpinifolia) is a species in the genus Zelkova. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.