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Ulmus parvifolia

Family Ulmaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 2 - 21 m (6.5 - 70 ft)
Spread 7.5 - 12 m (25 - 40 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tree Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese elm) yields bright red blossoms during late summer. This plant is upright and has glossy, fine textured and semi-evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour. The bark is showy, multi-coloured and exfoliating in texture. Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese elm) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Border, container, shade, specimen, street planting and topiary.
Special Characteristics Ulmus parvifolia is tolerant of drought.