Arkansas Tree Database
Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm
Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm
Scientific name:
Ulmus Parvifolia
Size:
50' tall by 45' wide
Leaves:
alternate, simple, .75"-2.5" long, toothed; glossy dark green and smooth
Flowers:
small cluster, inconspicuous
Fruit:
small, rounded, wafer-shaped, called a samara
Fall Interest:
yellow, not usually showy; deciduous
Culture:
sun to light shade; medium moisture, well-drained soil; very adaptable
Disease/Insect:
good resistance to Dutch elm disease
Use:
specimen shade tree, lawn tree, urban tree
Cultivars:
Allee (R), Athena (R), 'Drake'
Notes:
called lacebark elm because of the attractive exfoliating mottled bark; native to Asia
Resources:
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