Chinese Elm

Ulmus Parvifolia

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Overview

The Chinese Elm, or Ulmus parvifolia, is prized for its intricate bark and fine-textured foliage. Maturing at around 40-50 feet high with a spread of 25-40 feet, it presents a rounded canopy. Its leaves are small, under 3 inches long, and turn a delightful mix of red, purple, and yellow in fall. Hardy in zones 5-9, this drought-resistant elm is ideal for urban environments, offering year-round interest.

Sun FullWater LowZones 7–10Climate Temperate

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — The Chinese Elm, or Ulmus parvifolia, is prized for its intricate bark and fine-textured foliage

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 40–55 Ft.
Mature width: 40–55 Ft.

Classification

Family: Ulmaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — green and yellow flowers in the garden

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — a critical point for lasting landscape design

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — This tree is also less susceptible to the Dutch elm disease that has ravaged many other elm species

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — When instructing the client, emphasize its low maintenance and durability as cornerstones of its appeal

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — Pruning during dormancy helps maintain its shape and encourages robust health

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — Maturing at around 40-50 feet high with a spread of 25-40 feet, it presents a rounded canopy; rounded canopy extending

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — tree for full

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — The Chinese Elm, or Ulmus parvifolia, is prized for its intricate bark and fine-textured foliage; hardy in zones 5-9, this

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — scientifically known as Ulmus parvifolia; maturing at around 40-50 feet high with a spread of 25-40 feet, it presents a

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — Its leaves are small, under 3 inches long, and turn a delightful mix of red, purple, and yellow in fall; provided the area has

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — Hardy in zones 5-9, this drought-resistant elm is ideal for urban environments, offering year-round interest; a critical point

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — rounded canopy extending approximately 25 to 40 feet wide; and they exhibit a delightfully yellow to reddish-purple hue in the

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — mottled bark that exfoliates with age; proves beneficial for those seeking swift canopy development

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — revealing a tapestry of gray; tree for full

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — This elm can reach a mature height between 40 to 50 feet; it is highly praised for its attractive

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — It is highly praised for its attractive; making it rather adaptable to a variety of climates

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — is an elegantly versatile specimen for any landscape design; revealing a tapestry of gray

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — measuring about 1 to 2.5 inches long; green and yellow flowers in the garden

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — leathery leaves are a deep; <br><br>Its rapid growth rate

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — and they exhibit a delightfully yellow to reddish-purple hue in the fall before shedding; scientifically known as Ulmus

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — <br><br>The Chinese Elm thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9; leathery leaves are a deep

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — making it rather adaptable to a variety of climates; moderate drought tolerance is a hallmark of this species

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — <br><br>Its rapid growth rate; this tree is also less susceptible to the Dutch elm disease that has ravaged many other elm

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — though consistent watering can promote healthier growth; it prefers full sun to partial shade and can grow in a range of soil

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