Wofford Arboretum Central Campus

7.Chinese Elm

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Tree Details Hardiness zone: 4 – 9 Height: 40 – 50 Spread: 40 – 50 Habit: Round-headed tree often with pendulous branchlets; some forms are upright-spreading; others broader than tall Light: Best in full sun Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soils preferable; shows excellent tolerance to poor soil Flowers: inconspicuous, appear in axillary clusters during August – September Fruit: elliptical-ovate, 1/3 long, winged fruit Landscape use: Excellent, tough, durable tree for about any situation; great for urban areas History: Native range is northern and central China, Korea, Japan; introduced 1794 Pests\Problems: Pests: shows resistance to the elm leaf and Japanese beetle; Problems: glyphosate (Roundup) damage on young trees; considerable resistance to Dutch elm disease Significant Features: Dark green foliage; bark is superlative with brown, orange, tan mosaic on 2 diameter branches and mature trunk; well tailored profile