| 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. | Loropetalum chinense
Loropetalums (Chinese Fringe flower) are lovely low growing, sprawling shrubs that work well as a combination shrub and groundcover. Little China Ruby has burgundy foliage with bright magenta pink flowers in Spring and Summer.
Use Loropetalums to underplant trees, cover beds or as an informal or border around stone walls or in pots. A good evergreen alternative to carpet roses. Needs some pruning to keep it under 1 meter tall.
6"/14cm pot | Euphorbia characias
Variegated Spurge. Tasmanian Tiger is an evergreen shrub with greyish/silver/gold leaves forming an upright, bushy mound. Conical flower heads appear in spring, made up of creamy yellow bracts. Plant in full sun. Mature growth: 60-90cm |
| 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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