| 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. | Escallonia
Escallonia Pink Pixie is a hardy small and fast growing evergreen shrub that bears dark green foliage and produces beautiful pink flowers. Pink Pixie can be shaped into a low hedge or border. It's vivid flowers appear in Summer and Autumn and are insect attracting.
Escallonia Pink Pixie grows best in full sun but can also grow in partial shade. It is drought tolerant and frost tolerant.
6"/14cm pot size | |
| 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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