Many nurserymen and foresters mistakenly refer to Ulmus pumila, the rapidly growing, disease-ridden, relatively short-lived, weak-wooded Siberian elm, as "Chinese elm". This has given the true Chinese elm an undeserved bad reputation.

2020年12月6日 · The Chinese elm develops an upright, round, and graceful, thick canopy that is filled with long arching branches, resulting in a vase-like shape. Branches fill with glossy, attractive, 1-inch dark green leaves.

Chinese Elms trees are semi-deciduous and will lose some or all of their leaves for a few weeks in the fall/winter. These leaves will grow back after a few weeks. When moved, Chinese Elms will also lose their leaves due to sudden changes in temperatures or climates.

Leaves are coriaceous, persisting, medium to very small. It blooms in late summer in clusters. Fruits are samara, elliptic to ovate with the seed in the center.

2023年2月23日 · Chinese elm tree and leaves Chinese elms are small deciduous or semi-deciduous trees with a slender trunk and bushy crown. Also called lacebark elms or drake elms, Chinese elm trees grow to between 33 and 60 ft. (10 – 18 m) tall.

Chinese elm leaves are medium sized (2-3 inch long), dark green, shiny, and leathery. Trees located in cooler regions experience a change in color of leaves to beautiful shades of red, yellow, and purple.

2022年2月10日 · Chinese elms are a medium-tall group of trees, with an approximate height of 70 ft (21.3 m). The graceful branches, spreading like a crown and called weeping branches, have clusters of leaves that emerge as green in the spring and change to light yellow during fall.

2024年12月15日 · The leaves of the Chinese Elm are small, oval-shaped, and have a serrated edge, giving the tree a fine-textured foliage that adds visual interest to any landscape. During the fall season, the tree undergoes a stunning transformation, showcasing vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red, making it a true standout among other trees.

2022年6月11日 · Chinese elm leaves are a bit smaller at around two inches in length. They have an overall ovate shape with a rounded, slightly uneven base. The undersides are pubescent.

The Chinese elm, also called lacebark elm, stands out from other elm species for multiple reasons. Its leaves are of the usual shape (oval-pointed and toothed), but are much smaller than regular elm leaves. These leaves turn yellow or burgundy in the fall.