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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 7–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — <br><br>The Chinese Elm thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9; leathery leaves are a deep, image 75

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Ulmaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — rounded canopy extending approximately 25 to 40 feet wide
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) — tree with green and yellow blooms
Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — Pruning during dormancy helps maintain its shape and encourages robust health; tree with green and yellow blooms
Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — and they exhibit a delightfully yellow to reddish-purple hue in the fall before shedding; scientifically known as, image 74
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, image 81
Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — The Chinese Elm, or Ulmus parvifolia, is prized for its intricate bark and fine-textured foliage
Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — Hardy in zones 5-9, this drought-resistant elm is ideal for urban environments, offering year-round interest
Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — This tree is also less susceptible to the Dutch elm disease that has ravaged many other elm species; <br><br>The, image 84
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) — green and yellow flowers in the garden
Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — <br><br>The Chinese Elm thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9
Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — revealing a tapestry of gray; tree for full, image 69
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