This long-lived deciduous tree has an erect stem and arching branches with pendulous tips and forms a broad spreading crown. The glossy green leaves turn orange-red in autumn and the small cream bell-shaped flowers appear in a raceme in midsummer.

Hardiness zones 5 to 10

Ulmus parvifolia is naturally found from China to Japan and Korea growing in coastal or low mountain forests from sea level to an altitude of 800 m (2,624 ft).

It prefers a deep well drained fertile moist sandy to heavy clay soil with a pH range from 5.0 to 7.5. It grows in an open sunny position and tolerates frost, air pollution and salt laden winds but is drought tender

The Chinese Weeping Elm is grown for its foliage and weeping habit. It is planted in parks and gardens as a specimen for summer shade and is used in group plantings along avenues. It establishes in 4 to 6 years and is long lived. It is suitable for cool mountain regions and is not drought tolerant, requiring reliable moisture. ID 97

Note:
There are two distinct forms of this tree with one producing flaky grey bark that sheds in irregular plates and another which has grey-brown bark throughout the year.

Care should be taken when planting, as it has an extensive root system that may damage drainage pipes.

Ulmus (UL-mus) parvifolia(par-vee-FOL-ee-ah)

'Ulmus': Latin name for the elm (from Celtic ulm?); 'parvifolia': small leaves.

Ulmaceae(ulm-AY-see-ee)
Elm Family