Ulmus parvifolia
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Chinese Elm
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Large |
| Mature Height & Spread | 40-50' x 40-60' |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Medium Water |
| Flower Color | Insignificant |
| Bloom Time | Fall |
| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Desert Conditions |
| Container Sizes | #5 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Weeping |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 3-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 5A-10B |
| Plant Type | Tree |
Fast-growing semi-evergreen to deciduous tree to 40-50’ tall x 40-60’ wide. This sturdy and popular variety forms an umbrella-shaped canopy of heavily-divided foliage that emerges bright-green with an attractive red-tinge, to eventually mature to a deep-green. Branches eventually arch downward to create a lightly-weeping appearance. Adding further appeal to this vigorous species is the attractive mottled bark exhibiting shades of grey and reddish-orange with age. Tolerates poor soil and heat, and is especially well-suited as a shade, lawn or street tree. While this species can survive on relatively low amounts of water, a more vigorous growing specimen is achieved with regular watering. Prefers a well-drained soil and thrives in a full sun exposure.
USDA Zone: 5A-10B
