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Ulmus parvifolia

Chinese Elm, Chinese Evergreen Elm

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Normans/Brad Smith

 

Description

Chinese Elm quickly reaches 50' tall and 60' wide with an upright habit and spreading pendulous branches with age. Chinese Elm has small, dark green leaves. Foliage turns yellow or orange in fall. Small, greenish yellow flower appear in summer but are considered insignificant. Small light brown fruit appear in fall but are not noticeable. Bark is brown gray but with maturity, exfoliates to reveal orange patterns.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

40-60'

Flower Color

Green, Yellow

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Park

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.