Ulmus Parvifolia ‘Todd’
Ulmus Parvifolia ‘Todd’
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Ulmus Parvifolia ‘Todd’, commonly known as Chinese Elm, is a graceful deciduous to semi-evergreen shade tree admired for its elegant canopy, attractive bark, and hardy nature. This variety develops a broad rounded form with fine-textured green foliage that provides cooling shade throughout the warmer months before turning rich golden tones in autumn. As the tree matures, its bark develops beautiful mottled textures in shades of grey, green, and orange, adding year-round ornamental interest to gardens and landscapes.
Highly valued for its adaptability and resilience, Ulmus Parvifolia ‘Todd’ is an excellent choice for streetscapes, parks, large residential gardens, and avenue planting. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, urban environments, heat, and drought once established, making it a dependable low-maintenance feature tree. Its fast growth rate, strong structure, and elegant appearance make it ideal for creating shade, enhancing landscape design, and adding long-term beauty to both traditional and contemporary outdoor spaces.

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Mature height
8–12 m
Mature width
6–9 m
Spacing
6–8 m apart for feature, avenue, or streetscape planting
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous to semi-evergreen, depending on climate
Foliage
Glossy green foliage, yellow to bronze-orange autumn tones, mottled cream, grey, orange, and brown bark
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late summer to autumn; flowers are small and insignificant
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade
Maintenance
Low maintenance once established; prune when young to develop strong structure and remove damaged or crossing branches
Root System
Strong, spreading root system