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Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia ‘Todd’)
A deciduous, medium tree with a spreading round crown, pendulous branches and small dark green leaves. The ornamental bark is orange-brown and finely flaking. Can be used under powerlines, not suitable for use in narrow nature strips.
Evergreen/deciduous: deciduous
Maintenance: moderate
Pest and disease: generally trouble free.
Height: 6-12m x 5-8 m
Growth rate: medium to fast
Canopy density: high
Origin: China / Japan
Drought tolerance: high
Water-logging tolerance: average
Wind tolerance: average
Frost tolerance: high
Pollution tolerance: moderate