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Lacebark Elm
(Ulmus parvifolia)
FLANKING FOUNTAINS IN ALUMNI PLAZA
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Lacebark Elm |
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(Ulmus parvifolia) |
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FLANKING FOUNTAINS IN ALUMNI PLAZA |
| 2 | Statuesque trees with interesting bark. |
| In Depth | Ulmus parvifolia, Lacebark Elm |
| Location: FLANKING FOUNTAINS IN ALUMNI PLAZA | |
| Family: Ulmaceae | |
| Distribution: Northern China, Japan, and Korea | |
| Habitat: Very adaptable | |
| Habit: Large deciduous tree | |
| Flowering: Inconspicuous | |
| Natural History Notes: As is denoted by the common name, this trees bark is its most notable feature. It is accented by a variety of different colors among the layers of the bark, giving a mottled almost camouflage exfoliating pattern. It is a fast growing tree often used for a street tree or a lawn tree. It is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. Seedlings can be variable, so that a group of trees may show different characteristics. According to some sources there are over 20 cultivars. Sometimes foliage will turn shades of yellow, red and purple making it a very attractive winter tree. |