Ulmus parvifolia
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Ulmus parvifolia

Chinese elm
lacebark elm
evergreen elm

  family ulmaceae 
  genus ulmus 

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Identification
Genus  Ulmus Species  parvifolia Variety  Cultivar  Common names  Chinese elm   lacebark elm   evergreen elm Family  ULMACEAE Specimen number  S13849 Data source  Allergy p260;HtZn p178;Xeri p300
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Woody perennial Life span  5 - 20 years Annual cycle  Deciduous Stature  Tree Growth form  Various Growth habit  Not applicable Overall height  50' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Dry Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 03a-10b AHS heat zones  Heat zones 08-02 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Ulmus parvifolia can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. Chinese elm (also known as lacebark elm and evergreen elm) needs summer days with high heat. It needs soil that is dry. This plant can survive for a while without water.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  yes Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen  Light Hay fever season  Aug 01 - Sep 30 Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  This is a light producer of pollen but should cause problems to only the most sensitive hay fever sufferers. August to September is the usual season for causing hay-fever problems.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Ulmus parvifolia is a cultivated ornamental.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Ulmus parvifolia is a woody perennial. Chinese elm (locally known in some parts as lacebark elm and evergreen elm) is deciduous in nature. Bark: This plant has exfoliating bark that reveals a range of colors.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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