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Ulmus parvifolia, commonly known as the Chinese elm [2] or lacebark elm, is a species native to eastern Asia, including China, India, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. [3] It has been described as "one of the most splendid elms, having the poise of a graceful Nothofagus". [4] Chinese elm as bonsai during spring growing season.
The tree has upright, spreading branches bearing dark-green leaves. [1] ' Drake' is also distinguished by having a bark that begins exfoliating at a relatively young age [1] . Pests and diseases
Leaves are around 4 cm long, light green in spring, middle green in summer, turning bright yellow in fall. Tree grows some 20 ft tall and correspondingly wide. Described by Dawes Arboretum as "a fast-growing, tough tree".
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Geisha' is a dwarf variety, ... variegated leaves, ... and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola. [5]
The Chinese elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Chessins' is a compact lacebark elm used in landscaping. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Krüssmann (1976) states that it was raised in Japan. [ 3 ]
A medium tree rarely exceeding 13 m in height, with a spread of similar dimension producing a very rounded shape. Opinions of the tree's aesthetic merit vary; Dirr [2] considered that the tree "borders on a boondoggle" whereas Warren [3] and Jacobson [4] thought the shape 'good', and the foliage a decent autumn colour (the leaves turn orange-yellow).
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Sempervirens' is an American introduction from south China, [1] commonly known by the synonym 'Evergreen'. It was first listed by Bailey & Bailey in Hortus Second , 747, 1941.
The Chinese Elm cultivar Ulmus parvifolia 'Hallelujah' is one of three American introductions made circa 1992 that were selected for their cold hardiness (USA zone 4 tolerant). 'Hallelujah' is known to have withstood -37 °C (-35 °F) in Missouri .