| Description | Ulmus parvifolia
The bark of the Chinese Elm is a real stand out feature, as the tree sheds it in patches, creating the effect of a tapestry of varying browns and greys. Foliage is lush, shiny and green, and the tree is semi deciduous, turning golden in autumn, and keeping its leaves in warmer areas. It has also been noted by many Aussie gardeners in recent years that native birds enjoy the fruit of the Chinese Elm. | Lagerstroemia indica 'Enduring Summer Red'
'Enduring Summer Red' is the first Crepe Myrtle to flower every summer with big blooms of deep red flowers that continue through until late autumn. A compact shrub that adds a splash of color and interest to the garden all year long; with rusty, red-orange autumn foliage that drops in winter, followed by red early spring foliage that turns to green.
This compact shrub grows to about 1.5 high and wide.
Crepe Myrtle is a small to a medium-sized deciduous shrubby tree that is well adapted to perform beautifully in the Australian heat. Drought tolerant, these trees bear masses of blooms with a crepe-paper like texture in Summer, when nothing much else is flowering. A deciduous tree, the foliage turns bright orange-red in Autumn before falling making it perfect to plant on the northern side of the garden to allow precious Winter sun to shine through. Crepe Myrtle responds well to pruning and is frost hardy and mildew resistant. | |
| Content | Video: Chinese Elms as a beautiful, medium size feature tree for a tough spot
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| Additional information |
| botanical name |
Ulmus parvifolia
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| height x width |
8m x 8m
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| features |
Small glossy dark-green leaves with silvery serrated edges, they are semi evergreen with the leaves turning yellow and staying on the tree until late winter, the bark is very attractive and mottled grey, green, orange and brown
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| conditions |
Very hardy, prefers full sun in well-drained soil, good for planting in poor soil
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| landscape use |
Street planting, avenues, urban planting, specimen, group planting, avenues
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