Ulmus parvifolia
Chinese Elm
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Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) - Description
Ulmus parvifolia, commonly known as the Chinese Elm or Lacebark Elm, is a species native to China, Japan, North Korea and Vietnam. It has been described as "one of the most splendid elms, having the poise of a graceful Nothofagus".
Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) - Blooming
The flowers are mostly insignificant, but they result in papery fruits that are very messy and come spring.
Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) - Growth
Deciduous trees. Some species are semi-evergreen trees and shrubs, but they are very rare. Elms do best in full sun or partial shade. They are very large trees with some reaching over 100 ft. tall and can spread just as wide and sometimes wider. Ulmus works best as an ornamental tree. U. x hollandica is appropriate in a shrub border or as a hedge.
Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) - Planting
Propagate from the seed in fall or spring. Sow in containers outdoors. Can also propagate from greenwood cuttings in summer or from suckers in fall. Weeping trees should be budded in summer or grafted in winter.
Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) - Pest
Dutch Elm disease, spread by bark beetles, has devastated American elms. Asiatic elms are the most disease resistant, and thus new breeds have been selected to spread this resistance to American elms. Beyond this disease many other pests are attracted to the trees: beetles, leafhoppers, aphids and scale insects.
Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) - Interesting facts
Ulmus is native to the woodland thickets and hedgerows of Northern temperate areas.
Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) - Soil and irrigation
Is not particularly fussy about soil type, but does require moist soil with good drainage. Needs regular water.
