Ulmus parvifolia ‘Burnley Select’ (Chinese Elm)
Ulmus parvifolia ‘Burnley Select’ (Chinese Elm)
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Ulmus parvifolia ‘Burnley Select’ (Chinese Elm) is an attractive ornamental shade tree valued for its graceful form, glossy dark green foliage, and beautiful mottled bark. Its rounded to spreading canopy provides excellent seasonal shade, making it ideal for larger gardens, streetscapes, parks, and feature planting.
This hardy and reliable tree brings year-round interest, with lush foliage through the warmer months and yellow to red autumn tones before leaf fall. Its distinctive bark, which flakes to reveal shades of grey, green, orange, and brown, adds extra character, making it a strong choice for customers wanting a tough, elegant, low-maintenance landscape tree.
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Mature height
9–12 m
Mature width
6–7 m
Spacing
5–7 m apart for feature, avenue, or streetscape planting
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous to semi-deciduous, depending on climate
Foliage
Glossy dark green foliage, yellow to red autumn tones, mottled grey, green, orange, and brown bark
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Inconspicuous flowers; grown mainly for foliage, shade, and bark
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance once established
Root System
Strong, spreading root system; allow generous space from paving, pipes, and structures