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Chinese Elm

Ulmus parvifolia · Ulmaceae

A graceful, spreading shade tree with small glossy leaves and beautiful mottled, flaking bark in tones of grey, orange and cream. Tough, disease-resistant and a popular bonsai subject.

At a glance

Habit: Tree
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low Water
Soil: Loam, Clay Soil, Well-Drained
Climate: Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate, Subtropical
Frost: Frost-Hardy
Mature size: 12 m H × 10 m W
Foliage: Semi-Deciduous, Autumn Colour
Growth rate: Moderate Growth
Maintenance: Low Maintenance

Good for

Shade Tree
Feature / Specimen
Bonsai
Thornless