Chinese Elm

(Ulmus parvifolia)

Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)

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Summary

Ulmus parvifolia, commonly known as Chinese Elm or Lacebark Elm, is a semi-deciduous tree native to forests and riparian areas in East and Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized tree, typically growing to 33–59 feet (10–18 meters) tall and 49–66 feet (15–20 meters) wide. The tree is characterized by its slender trunk and crown, and its small, leathery, lustrous green leaves that are often retained until December or January in Europe and North America. The trunk features a handsome, flaking bark of mottled greys with tans and reds, giving it its alternate common name, Lacebark Elm. However, major branch loss can lead to large canker-like wounds.

Chinese Elm is a hardy landscape tree, suitable for harsh planting situations such as parking lots, small planters along streets, and plazas or patios. It is one of the cold-hardiest of the Chinese species. In cultivation, it thrives best in full sun, with medium water requirements, and in soils with fast, medium, or slow drainage. It is potentially invasive in some parts of the world, so caution is advised when growing it outside of its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Tree
  • Height: 40-50 feet
  • Width: 25-40 feet
  • Growth Rate: Rapid
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Erosion Control, Hedges, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Salt Tolerant, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

It is able to tolerate a wide range of temperatures, light and humidity conditions

Other Names

Common Names: Lacebark Elm , Lacebark , Chinese Iep , Fynblaarolm , Japanische Ulme , Orme De Chine , Olmo Cinese , Kinesisk Alm , 참느릅나무 , Chamneureupnamu

Scientific Names: Ulmus parvifolia , Ulmus chinensis , Ulmus parvifolia f. lanceolata , Ulmus sieboldii , Ulmus parvifolia f. cycloptera , Ulmus shirasawana , Microptelea parvifolia , Ulmus virgata , Ulmus coreana , Ulmus parvifolia f. pendens

GBIF Accepted Name: Ulmus parvifolia Jacq.