Ulmus parvifolia

Courtyard of Buehler Alumni/Visitor Center

The Chinese elm is a semi-evergreen, medium sized tree with an arching habit and an interesting flaking pattern to the bark.


Botanical Name: Ulmus parvifolia
Common Name: chinese elm
Location: Courtyard of Buehler Alumni/Visitor Center
Family: Ulmaceae
Sunset Zones: 8, 9, 12-24, HI
Native Range: China and Japan
Habitat: Temperate regions of northern hemisphere
General Habit: Semi-deciduous to evergreen, fast-growing to 40-60 ft. tall, spreading with long, arching branches.
Notes: Bark has interesting flaking pattern. Small leaves give this tree a fine textured look.