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) — leathery leaves are a deep; <br><br>Its rapid growth rate, image 72

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — Moderate drought tolerance is a hallmark of this species; this elm can reach a mature height between 40 to 50 feet, image 79

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — it prefers full sun to partial shade and can grow in a range of soil types from acidic to alkaline; pruning during, image 77

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — provided the area has good drainage; its leaves are small, under 3 inches long, and turn a delightful mix of red, image 78

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — making it rather adaptable to a variety of climates; moderate drought tolerance is a hallmark of this species, image 76

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>The Chinese Elm thrives in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9; leathery leaves are a deep, image 75

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) — reaching upwards of 3 feet annually under optimal conditions; the Chinese Elm, or Ulmus parvifolia, is prized for, image 82

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — though consistent watering can promote healthier growth; it prefers full sun to partial shade and can grow in a, image 80

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) — a critical point for lasting landscape design; reaching upwards of 3 feet annually under optimal conditions, image 85

Chinese Elm (Ulmus Parvifolia) — proves beneficial for those seeking swift canopy development; mottled bark that exfoliates with age, image 83

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