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Common Name: Lacebark Elm
Species Name: Ulmus parvifolia
Family Name: Ulmaceae

 
Plant Facts 
OriginChina
Sun PreferenceFull Sun
SusceptibilityNone Serious

ID Characteristics

  • Leaf and Stem Characteristics
    • Plant Height: 60-foot diameter, 70-foot height
    • Leaves: Alternate, simple, 3/4-2 1/2 inches long, unequal at base, serrate
 
Habitat/Ecology 
Soil PreferenceWell-drained, fertile, adapted to most soil conditions
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone
NotesResistant to Dutch Elm Disease and elm leaf beetle; medium to fast growth rate; pH adaptable; good choice for urban areas