Allee® Chinese Elm
Ulmus parviflora 'Elmer II'
Unique upright and arching growth habit, densely borne rich green foliage and puzzle-like pattern of gray, tan and orange exfoliating bark create a beautiful shade or street tree. Highly resistant to Dutch Elm Disease and elm leaf beetle. Deciduous.
| Key feature: | Improved Disease Resistance |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast grower to 50 ft. tall, 35 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Seacoast Exposure, Very Wet Areas |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 1284 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Companion Plants
Group this elm with other trees featuring more interesting foliage and flowers such as Forest Pansy Redbud, (Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'), Northern Red Oak, (Quercus rubra), October Glory Red Maple, (Acer rubrum 'PNI 0268') and River's Purple European Beech, (Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii').
History
This species is native to China and Japan and was classified by the Austrian Jacquin in the 18th century. Its early introduction into the west in 1794 suggests it was first discovered by Jesuit d'Incarville and sent to France, or from the east overland through the botanic garden at St. Petersburg, Russia. This is a new cultivar considered adequately to the dreaded Dutch elm disease. Awarded the 2003 Urban Tree of the Year by Society of Municipal Arborists.
Lore
Named an Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municpal Arborists.
Unique upright and arching growth habit, densely borne rich green foliage and puzzle-like pattern of gray, tan and orange exfoliating bark create a beautiful shade or street tree. Highly resistant to Dutch Elm Disease and elm leaf beetle. Deciduous.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.
Companion Plants
Group this elm with other trees featuring more interesting foliage and flowers such as Forest Pansy Redbud, (Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'), Northern Red Oak, (Quercus rubra), October Glory Red Maple, (Acer rubrum 'PNI 0268') and River's Purple European Beech, (Fagus sylvatica 'Riversii').
History
This species is native to China and Japan and was classified by the Austrian Jacquin in the 18th century. Its early introduction into the west in 1794 suggests it was first discovered by Jesuit d'Incarville and sent to France, or from the east overland through the botanic garden at St. Petersburg, Russia. This is a new cultivar considered adequately to the dreaded Dutch elm disease. Awarded the 2003 Urban Tree of the Year by Society of Municipal Arborists.
Lore
Named an Urban Tree of the Year by the Society of Municpal Arborists.
| Key feature: | Improved Disease Resistance |
| Plant type: | Tree |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast grower to 50 ft. tall, 35 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Round |
| Landscape uses: | Firescaping/Fire Wise, Seacoast Exposure, Very Wet Areas |
| Blooms: | Inconspicuous |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 1284 |
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