Chinese ELM

Chinese ELM

CHINESE ELM

BOTANICAL NAME

Ulmus Parvifolia

COMMON NAME

Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm

Chinese Elm is a medium to large deciduous or semi-evergreen tree native to China, Korea, and Japan. It is valued for its beautiful mottled bark small glossy green leaves that turn yellow to reddish-purple in fall, and graceful rounded canopy

Description

USES

  • Shade tree
  • Erosion control

HARDINESS ZONES

  • USDA Hardiness Zones 5 – 9
  • Can tolerate temperatures of -20°F
  • Thrives in hot, humid summers

ROOT SYSTEM

  • Strong wide spreading root system
  • Can become invasive and destructive

MEASUREMENT & SIZES

  • Can grow 30 to 60 ft tall and 30 to 60 ft wide

WATER NEEDS

  • Low to moderate
  • Drought-tolerant once established
  • Prefers deep, infrequent watering

LIGHT NEEDS

  • Full sun for best canopy and growth
  • Can tolerate partial shade

PRUNNING

  • Tolerates and responds very well to heavy pruning
  • Periodic thinning helps prevent limb breakage in storms

GROWTH RATE

  • Moderate to fast
  • Typically 1.5 to 3 ft per year under good conditions

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