| 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. | Imperata cylindrica rubra
Japanese blood grass is grown for its decorative foliage. The leaves emerge green at the base with tips blood red.
The vivid red colour increases in summer and is at its best in autumn. Japanese Blood Grass is a very good accent plant. It prefers a full sun position and can be planted near ponds or other water features.
6''/14cm pot
Please note: These plants die off during winter and go dormant with light brown foliage, they will come back every year with colour from Spring. | |
| 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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| botanical name |
Imperata cylindrica "Rubra"
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| height x width |
50cm x 50cm
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| features |
showy decorative grass with upright green flushed dark red foliage, the vivid red color increases in summer and is at its best in autumn
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| conditions |
Plant in full sun to part shade in moist well-drained soil.
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| landscape use |
Ideal for pots, garden beds and groups for an instant color effect
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