Ulmus parvifolia

Ulmus parvifolia
Chinese elm, Hilversum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Ulmaceae
Genus: Ulmus
Subgenus: U. subg. Ulmus
Section: U. sect. Microptelea
Species:
U. parvifolia
Binomial name
Ulmus parvifolia
Synonyms
  • Microptelea parvifolia Spach
  • Planera parvifolia Sweet
  • Ulmus campestris var. chinensis Loudon
  • Ulmus chinensis Persoon
  • Ulmus parvifolia Maxim., Franch. et Savatier, Forbes & Hemsl., Shirasawa
  • Ulmus sieboldii Daveau
  • Ulmus virgata Roxburgh

Ulmus parvifolia, commonly known as the Chinese elm[2] or lacebark elm, is a species native to eastern Asia, including China, India, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.[3] It has been described as "one of the most splendid elms, having the poise of a graceful Nothofagus".[4]

The tree was introduced to the UK in 1794 by James Main, who collected in China for Gilbert Slater of Low Layton, Essex.[5][6]

Chinese elm as bonsai during spring growing season.
  1. ^ Lin, Q.; Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2019). "Ulmus parvifolia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T147481874A147620206. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T147481874A147620206.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ NRCS. "Ulmus parvifolia Jacq.". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  3. ^ Fu, L., Xin, Y. & Whittemore, A. (2002). Ulmaceae, in Wu, Z. & Raven, P. (eds) Flora of China, Vol. 5 (Ulmaceae through Basellaceae). Science Press, Beijing, and Missouri Botanical Garden Press, St. Louis, USA; also available as Fu, L.; Xin, Y. & Whittemore, A. "Ulmus parvifolia". Flora of China. Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Missouri & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
  4. ^ Hilliers' Manual of Trees & Shrubs, 4th edition, 1977, David & Charles, Newton Abbot, England
  5. ^ Elwes, H. J. & Henry, A. (1913). The Trees of Great Britain & Ireland Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine. Vol. VII. 1848–1929. Republished 2004 Cambridge University Press, ISBN 9781108069380
  6. ^ Bean, W. J. (1981). Trees and shrubs hardy in Great Britain, 7th edition. Murray, London.