0097-027 | Arboretum

Chinese Lacebark Elm

Catalogue A# 0097-027 WW3

GPS 45D 43' 56" N / 108D 37' 15" W

Ulmus parvifolia

Family: Ulmaceae

Origin: Northern and central China, Korea, Japan

Common name: Chinese Lacebark Elm

Location: Waterways-south pathway on west side

Number in accession: 2

This 21 inch Chinese elm provides overall benefits of: $143 every year.

Tree or Plant Type: Tree
       Foliage: Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
       Native Locale: Non-native
       Landscape Uses: Parkway/street, Shade tree, Specimen
       Size Range: Large tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height: 40-50 feet
Mature Width: 40-50 feet
       Light Exposure: Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun/shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
       Hardiness Zones: Zone 5 , Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
       Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil
       Acid Soils: Tolerant
       Alkaline Soils: Tolerant
       Salt Spray: Moderately Tolerant
       Soil Salt: Tolerant
       Drought Conditions: Tolerant
       Poor Drainage: Tolerant
       Ornamental Interest: Fall color, Attractive bark
       Season of Interest: Early winter, Mid winter, Late winter, Early fall, Mid fall, Late fall
       Flower Color & Fragrance: Inconspicuous
       Shape or Form: Round
       Growth Rate: Moderate
       Transplants Well: Yes
       Wildlife: Migrant birds

CRITIQUE

Chinese or lacebark elm stands out from other elms. It has an unusual mottled bark, leaves that are smaller than those of other elm species and good resistance to Dutch elm disease (DED) and elm leaf beetle.