Evergreen Elm

 

 

Ulmus parvifolia

 

Ulmaceae

 

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Form: Tree
Seasonality
: Semi-evergreen

Size: 35 ft high by 35 ft wide
Leaves
: Oval, dark green, toothed edge
Flowers
: green, insignificant
Fruit
: round berry
Stems/Trunks
: Upright and spreading, umbrella form
Range/Origin
: China, Korea, Japan
Hardiness
: Sunset Zones 3-24, 20o F

Comments: No thorns, aggressive root systems, subject to Dutch elm disease

 

CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS:

·        Exposure: Full sun

·        Water: Moderate water

·        Soil: Tolerant of most types

·        Propagation: Seed

·         Maintenance: Moderate, seasonal litter, pruning and sucker removal

 

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