Tree of the Month: Chinese/Evergreen Elm

SavATree talks about the Tree Of The Month, the Chinese Elm/Evergreen Elm and the benefits of trees.

Tree of the Month: #ChineseElm #EvergreenElm

Scientific: Ulmus parvifolia

Common: Chinese elm, Evergreen elm, Lacebark elm

Family: Ulmaceae

Origin: China

Form & Character: Upright, inverted vase with an open canopy and umbrella top spread, small branches are weeping especially if propagated from stem cutting. With training. It is duly noted that Chinese elm can have the quintessential inverted vase form that's ideal for trees in urban settings.

Size/Growth Habit: Woody, semi-evergreen perennial tree, Moderate to fast to 40 to 60 feet with equal spread.

Foliage/Texture: Small 1 to 3 inches long, elliptic to ovate leaves with serrate margins and an inequilaterally or cuneate base, alternate arrangement, 'bark' is shed in a 'puzzle-piece' fashion; medium fine texture.

Flowers/Fruits: Flowers greenish yellow in late summer of year followed by single-winged samara that are greenish pink in late fall to winter.

Seasonal Color: Brilliant, light green foliage in spring, sometimes yellowish-red fall to winter color from foliage during cooler falls and early cold winters. Stays evergreen though in coastal southern California.

Temperature: Hardy, but in Phoenix the foliage will become marginally necrotic in late summer and early fall due to summer heat stress.

Stems/Trunks: The bark is shed in a 'puzzle-piece' fashion; medium fine texture.

Light: Full sun

Soil: Tolerant

Watering: To maintain vigor, irrigate regularly during spring, summer and early fall. Supplemental water also improves appearance.

Comments: One of the best shade trees for the lower Arizona desert landscapes. Chinese evergreen elm has the quintessential urban form.

 

Outdoor Living Hour Tree of the Month: #ChineseElm #EvergreenElm #LacebarkElm

For more info view the full plant specifications from Dr. Chris Martin: Chinese Elm/Evergreen Elm/Lacebark Elm 

PODCAST

Tree experts John Eisenhower and Gary Peterson of SavATree are joined by Landscape Architect Janet Waibel to discuss the Tree Of The Month: the Chinese/Evergreen Elm and the many benefits of trees from shade to privacy. We also cover planting the right tree in the right space and the proper way to design your landscape. Plus, trees you'll want to consider if for your specific purpose and much more tree talk!

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Certified Arborist Sarah Maitland of SavATree is joined by Aimee Esposito of Trees Matter whose mission is to promote an increased tree canopy as part of the benefits of tree growth among other projects, including planting trees to remember COVID passings. The Tree Of The Month: The Chinese Elm. From composting to mulching, trees add value to your home. Plus the proper way to hang holiday lights on your trees without damaging them.

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John Eisenhower & Sarah Maitland of SavATree discuss the Tree Of The Month Chinese Elm, a great shade tree that adapts to limited growing areas. More pruning tips. A discussion on Plant Growth Regulators and how they work. Plus callers have various tree questions answered.

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