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Chinese Elm

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The Chinese Elm is a versatile, elegant tree that works beautifully in both formal and casual landscapes. Known for its graceful, spreading canopy and finely textured leaves, it provides generous shade and creates a welcoming atmosphere in any yard. Its natural shape is balanced and easy to maintain, making it a perfect choice for streetscapes, parks, or residential gardens.

The Chinese Elm is a versatile, elegant tree that works beautifully in both formal and casual landscapes. Known for its graceful, spreading canopy and finely textured leaves, it provides generous shade and creates a welcoming atmosphere in any yard. Its natural shape is balanced and easy to maintain, making it a perfect choice for streetscapes, parks, or residential gardens.

    • Height: 40–60 ft

    • Width / Spread: 30–50 ft

    • Growth Habit: Rounded, vase-shaped crown, graceful arching branches

  • Small, inconspicuous flowers in spring

  • Attracts bees and other beneficial insects; provides perching and occasional shelter for birds

  • Deciduous tree with bright green spring foliage, deep green summer canopy, and yellow-golden fall color; attractive winter silhouette when bare

  • Full Sun to Partial Shade

  • Low to moderate once established; drought-tolerant

    • Shade Tree

    • Street Tree

    • Large Yards

    • Front Yard

    • Driveway or entry framing

    • Specimen Tree

    • Privacy Screens

    • Traditional

    • Formal

    • Urban

    • Streetscapes

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  • Hardy and adaptable, low-maintenance, provides generous shade, graceful form, supports pollinators, enhances biodiversity, tolerant of urban conditions