Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese elm)

Botanical name: Ulmus parvifolia
Common name(s): Chinese elm
Categories: Trees

Plant description:

A handsome shade tree for large gardens, although it should not be planted near flowerbeds as it is inclined to sucker. It is fairly quick growing, with a slender trunk and an elegant head of slender branches.

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Synonym: –

Botanical Pronunciation: ULL-mus par-vi-FOH-li-a

Ulmus parvifolia requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
Additional Information

Botanical name	Ulmus parvifolia
Plant Care	Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Size	12 m * 10 m
Categories	Trees
Common name(s)	Chinese elm
Origin	China
Uses in landscape design	This is a shade tree for large gardens, although it should not be planted near flowerbeds as it is inclined to sucker. Large gardens
Growth rate	Moderately Fast

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Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese elm)