Chinese Elm

Ulmus parvifolia Ulmaceae

Other names

Lacebark Elm

Growth habit

Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Northern and Central China; Korea and Japan

Location

Pinetum

Source of plant

Weston Nurseries, Lake County Nursery

Description

Rather graceful round-headed tree often with pendulous branchlets; some forms are upright spreading and considerably taller than broad. Fall color yellowish to reddish purple, usually not outstanding. Barkmagnificent; often a beautiful mottled combination of gray, green, orange and brown; variable in ornamental quality.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

bark, winter interest