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Ulmus parvifolia

Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

12 - 23m

Width:

11 - 15m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Very High

Flooding Tolerance:

Moderate

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Moderate

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site

Native to Ontario:

No

Native to North America:

No

Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb
Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb
Photograph provided by www.ebben.nl/en/treeebb

Insects and Diseases

This tree species has good resistance to Dutch Elm Disease. Cultivars have been developed that are highly resistant to Dutch Elm Disease and other Elm pests and diseases.

Management Notes

None of significance

Cultivars 

Emerald Isle or Emer I, Emerald Vase or Emer II, UPMTF, Dynasty, Hallelujah, Matthew, Ohio, Pathfinder, Zettler