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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