Chinese Elm

About this plant

The Ulmus parvifolia 'Emer II' Allee, commonly known as the 'Allee' Chinese Elm, is a distinguished cultivar renowned for its vase-shaped, upright habit and elegant, exfoliating bark that creates a beautiful mosaic of greens, grays, and browns. Its small, glossy green leaves provide dense summer shade and often turn attractive yellow or reddish-purple in autumn, adding seasonal interest. This improved Chinese Elm boasts excellent resistance to Dutch Elm Disease and elm leaf beetle, making it a robust and reliable choice for a long-lived landscape feature. Its rapid growth and adaptability to a wide range of soil conditions, including urban environments, make it a highly versatile and valuable addition to any property seeking a strong, enduring shade tree. The 'Allee' Chinese Elm is an exceptional specimen for park-like settings, street trees, or as a dominant shade provider in large residential yards. Its refined form and low maintenance requirements once established solidify its reputation as 'A Cut Above' other shade trees.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in a variety of soils, though prefers well-drained loamy soil. Water regularly during establishment; once mature, it is quite drought tolerant. Pruning is best done to maintain desired shape and remove any dead or crossing branches.