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Ulmus parvifolia (Ulmus parvifolia)
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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.

Sweet Viburnum (Viburnum odoratissimum)
Viburnum odoratissimum

Sweet Viburnum

Viburnum tinus (Viburnum tinus)
Viburnum tinus

Laurestinus

Vinca minor (Vinca minor)
Vinca minor

Lesser Periwinkle

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Further reading

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    Ulmus parvifolia taxon photographAtlas of Living Australia image service
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    Tree planting and selection listsCity of Ryde Council