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Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001494
11/12/99

Ulmus parvifolia--Lacebark Elm


Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9
Height: 45 ft Spread: 45 ft Form: (Vis. 3) rounded
Type: deciduous tree
Annual Growth Rate: more than 18 inches

Comments: The main ornamental feature of Lacebark Elm is
its mottled bark (Vis. 2). The tree is quite adaptable and
can be used on adverse sites. Dutch Elm Disease is usually
not a problem on Lacebark Elm.

Cultivars:
'Cork Bark' ('Corticosa') - Trees with corky bark.
'Drake' - Not sufficiently cold hardy for northern
climates.
'Dynasty' - A National Arboretum selection with better
orange-yellow fall color (Vis. 1).
'Emer I' - (Athena(R)) -A broadly rounded tree with
orange, gray and brown bark.
'Emer II' - (Allee(R)) - A tolerant tree with attractive
bark.
'Sempervirens' - Insufficient cold hardiness for
northern climates.
'Yatsubusa' - A very compact plant growing only 6 feet
tall.


References for Cultivars: J. Frank Schmidt and Son 1999;
Monrovia Nursery Company 1997, Bailey Nurseries 1999, Weston
Nurseries 1999, Princeton Nurseries 1999, Wayside Gardens
1999, Scarff's Nursery 1999, Carlton Plants 1999.


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