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Lacebark Elm

Botanical Name
Ulmus parvifolia
Hardiness
Zones 4 to 9
Height
40 to 50 feet
Width
40 to 50 feet
Flowers
August: greenish, no ornamental value
Fruit
Disk-shaped samara
Fall Color
Yellowish and reddish-purple - best color in the South
Light
Full sun
Soil
Moist, well-drained, adaptable
Planting & Care
  • Transplants easily
  • pH, salt, drought, urban tolerant
  • Good Dutch elm disease resistance
Problems
None serious
Varieties
  • Emer II or Emerald Vase - 70x60', yellow fall color, excellent bark interest
  • Emerald Isle - 40x60', drought tolerant

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