Species: Ulmus parvifolia

(ul'mus par-vi-fo'lee-ah)

Ulmus parvifolia

Chinese Elm; Lacebark Elm

Found on Course Walks

Dry Site Plants

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Recommended Urban Trees Collection
Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

Many cultivars of this species exist. The straight species has variable bark and pest/disease resistance. A new group of cultivars with good resistance to Dutch Elm disease, elm leaf beetle and elm yellows are becoming available.

Check winter hardiness of individual cultivars.

'Allee', 'Burgundy', 'Caitlin', 'Central Park Splendor', 'Drake', 'Dynasty', 'Emerald Flair', 'Emerald Isle', 'Emerald Vase', 'Golden Ray', 'King's Choice', 'Ohio', 'Prairie Shade'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 40' - 75'

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: round, vase

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salty soil

Environmental Other: leathery dark green leaves; gray/green/brown/orange exfoliating bark

CU Structural Soil™: Yes

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

resistant to Dutch Elm disease, elm yellows and other insect problems

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

transplant in spring or fall, native to China, Japan and Korea

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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