Ulmus parvifolia

Ulmus parvifolia

Ulmus parvifolia is a fast-growing, hardy tree or shrub.

It reaches up to 15–20 meters in height, but in Europe it is mainly cultivated as a bonsai tree or ornamental garden shrub.

The leaves are small, oval, with serrated edges, glossy, and dark green. They turn yellow in autumn.

The bark is highly decorative, mottled, and peels off in patches, revealing orange and cinnamon layers as it ages.

The small, reddish-green flowers appear in late summer, followed by winged nuts.

Ulmus parvifolia requires well-drained soil – the soil should not be too heavy or waterlogged.

It prefers a sunny location.