Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese Elm)


Botanical Information

FamilyUlmaceae
GenusUlmus
Speciesparvifolia
CategoryWoody
TypeTree (deciduous)
OriginChina, Korea and Japan.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 9
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40
Temperature (°F)-40
Height12 - 16 m
Spread8 - 12 m
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodAugust, September

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright rounded.
LandscapeAmong hedges, shade, in city and courtyard gardens, as an urban tree, in informal gardens or as a specimen. Can be trained to become a bonsai.
PropagationSeed or semi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained sandy, clay or loamy soils.
PestsWilts, rots, cankers and leaf scars.
Notable SpecimensMuttart Conservatory, Edmondton, Alberta, Canada.
Bark/Stem DescriptionMulti-coloured, coarse mottled bark.
Leaf DescriptionOvate-elliptic, shiny slightly serrated leaves measuring approximately 6 - 7 cm long and 3 - 4 cm wide.
Flower DescriptionInsignificant small flowers.
Fruit DescriptionSingle-seeded samaras.
Colour DescriptionMedium to silvery-green foliage. Reddish-brown insignificant flowers. Light green samaras. Mottled grey-brown, medium brown, rich brown and burgundy bark.

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