Lacebark Elm

Ulmus parvifolia

Lacebark Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) is a medium-growing flowering tree, hardy in USDA zones 4-9, that matures to about 40-50 ft × 25-40 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. Expect green and red blooms in summer and fall. It attracts songbirds, stands up well to drought, pests and salt.

USDA zones

4-9

Sun

Full sun

Water

Medium

Mature size

40-50 ft × 25-40 ft

Growth rate

Medium

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry

Bloom color

Green, Red

Bloom season

Summer, Fall

Attracts

Songbirds

Tough against

Drought, Pests, Salt, Pollution, Wet soil

Native to

China, Korea, Japan