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Chinese
Elm
Ulmus
parvifolia
Jacq.
UHL-mus
parv-eh-FOAL-ee-ah
Ulmaceae
Explanation
of name:
Generic name is ancient. Parvifolia means small-leaved.
Natural
range:
Asia
Recognition:
A usually small elm having short (< 2.5”) leaf blades with once-serrate margins.
Fruits coin-like wafers. Bark often with orange-rust color patterns.
Landscape
uses:
A small elm at home farther north but sometimes planted in South Florida. Weedy
and escaped from cultivation (WU1). Breaks up in hurricanes.
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Ulmus parvifolia |
Chinese Elm |
Exotic, escaped |
Tree |
FA
(WU1) |
40’-50’(80’)
(UFST652) |
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SU-PS
ME
AT
(UFST652) |
Weed, escaped |
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