Common Name: Lacebark Elm (Chinese Elm) Latin Name: Ulmus parvifolia Tree Size: Medium Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Rapid Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Drought, alkaline soils (pH > 7.5) Attributes: reliable fall color Features: Variable fall color; interesting bark texture. Good for urban situations. Comments: Do not confuse with the undesirable Siberian Elm! 'Drake' is a good nursery cultivar. Problems: Requires pruning to develop strong branch structure. Firewise: Yes

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