
Chinese Elm | Medium Tree Seedling
Ulmus parvifolia A prime shade and street tree, tough enough to thrive in almost any urban situation 100% guaranteed Seed-grown on California's Redwood Coast Transplanting and care instructions included Highlights MoistureMedium Cold Hardiness-30°F LightFull Sun / Partial Shade Size40 – 60' tall / 40 – 60' spread Lifespan 150 yrs Growth RateFast Growing Drought ToleranceMedium Wind ResistanceMedium Details About Chinese Elm From the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service: "Most of the elms make great shade and avenue trees, and Chinese elm is one of the best. This is a good replacement for American elm which is apparently going extinct due to Dutch elm disease. Foliage in autumn often turns shades of red and purple. With its multi-colored exfoliating bark, Chinese elm is especially attractive in winter. There are some small cultivars that are used for bonsai. It is hardy enough to use in harsh planting situations such like