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