Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm 'Hokkaido'

Ulmusparvifolia

Family
Ulmaceae (ulm-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ulmus (ULM-us)
Species
parvifolia (par-vee-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Green
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Euclid, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | May 2014 | negative

Three different plant died on me three years in a row. I don't know why... I'm successfully growing other species of elm though.

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JT1
Euclid, OH | October 2011 | positive

Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido' Chinese Elm, Lacebark Elm
1/8 inch leaves - up to 20 leaves per linear inch
very corky trunk -...Read More

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