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Ulmus parvifolia
Chinese elm
Ulmus · Ulmaceae
Ulmus parvifolia, commonly known as the Chinese elm or lacebark elm, is a species native to eastern Asia, including China, India, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Siberia, and Kazakhstan. It has been described as "one of the most splendid elms, having the poise of a graceful Nothofagus".
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Classification
Genus
Ulmus
Family
Ulmaceae
Common name
Chinese elm
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Ulmus parvifolia belongs to the Ulmus genus within the Ulmaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience. It is an Australian native we grow and specify regularly.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
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Cultivars
Selected named varieties and which job each is best suited to.
'Reflection'
'Todd'
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Chinese elm.
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Further reading
- 01Ulmus parvifolia taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
- 02Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
- 03Tree planting and selection lists — City of Ryde Council
