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Lacebark Chinese Elm Tree Ulmus parvifolia

  • Lacebark Chinese Elm Tree

    Lacebark Chinese Elms are wonderful city or street trees.

  • Lacebark Chinese Elm Tree

    Lacebark Chinese Elm develop a wonderful peeling bark creating puzzle pieces of color.

  • Lacebark Chinese Elm Tree

    Lacebark are perfect trees for parkways and near sidewalks.

  • Lacebark Chinese Elm Tree

    Leaves are smaller than American Elms at about 3 inches long.

  • Lacebark Chinese Elm Tree

    In spring single seeded wafer like samaras, each tiny seed is surrounded by a flattened circular papery wing.

Product Details

Growing Zones: 4-9 outdoors

This plant may not thrive in your area

4-9 outdoors Map 4-9 outdoors (hardy down to -20℉)
  • Mature Height: 30-40 ft.
  • Mature Width: 35-45 ft.
  • Sunlight: Full to Partial Sun
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Botanical Name: Ulmus parvifolia
  • Does Not Ship To: AZ

Product Description

A Classic Shade Tree Doubles as Ornamental

The Elm that grows nearly anywhere and everywhere. And not only is the Lacebark Chinese Elm Tree incredibly strong, with gorgeous shade, but it also adds incredible ornamental value to your landscape.

From polluted city streets to open countrysides, the Lacebark Elm thrives. The Lacebark Elm is tolerant of every soil condition, and it doesn’t need fertilization, constant watering, pruning or disease management, so you can really plant and forget the Lacebark.

Even better? It’s more resistant to common Elm diseases. There's no need to worry about the ailments and pests that plague other American Elms when it comes to the Lacebark. Its bounty of thick, glossy green leaves and rounded canopy thrive without harsh chemicals or sprays.

But the best benefit is its strong, healthful growth. Because we’ve nurtured our Lacebark Chinese Elm Trees from day one, you get a strong and sturdy tree that acclimates well to your landscape. You get well-developed roots and branching, versatility, manageability and adaptability.

Reap the rewards of this gorgeous ornamental. Classic shade and amazing benefits await with our Lacebark Elm. Order your own Lacebark Elm Tree today!

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Start by selecting an area with full to partial sun – at least 4 hours of sunlight each day. Well-drained soil is also important for your Lacebark to thrive. From there, dig a hole that’s about two or three times the width of your plant’s root ball. Then, place your tree, back fill the soil and water to settle the roots. Finally, adding mulch to the base of your tree will help keep the moisture in and prevent weeds.

2. Watering: This tree can tolerate wet or dry conditions, but it’s important to water the tree weekly to ensure proper growth. If it rains, you don't need to water your Lacebark Elm at all. And after a couple of years, you only need to water the tree during very dry spells. If you’re not sure when to water, though, simply check the soil about 2 or 3 inches down. If the soil is dry here, it’s time to water.

3. Pruning: You don't need to prune the Chinese Elm, but we recommend removing dead bark and branches in the fall for best results.

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Shipping Details

Shipping Alert:

You can still order, but due to cold weather, we have delayed shipping to the areas shaded on the map below. We want your new plant to thrive right out of the box, so we will wait on shipping your order until the weather is ideal. This includes anyone in Growing Zones 3, 4, 5 & 6. If you are unsure of your growing zone, visit our Growing Zone Finder.

Some plants are not available for immediate shipment, and delayed delivery is noted.

We will resume normal shipping in the Spring. Please see the table below for your approximate ship date.

Zone Map
Growing Zone Shipping Resumes
Zones 3 & 4 Week of May 3rd
Zone 5 Week of April 10th
Zone 6 Week of March 29th
Zones 7 - 11 Ships Now!

Estimated Shipping Time: Most orders ship immediately, however we are currently experiencing delays and could take up to 11-14 days from date of purchase. As noted on the website, some items are seasonal, and may only ship in spring or fall. Once your order is shipped, you'll receive an email with a tracking number.
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