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Chinese Elm 'Burnley Select'

ULMUS PARVIFOLIA

$80.00
2 – 2.5m tall
Comes in a 45L bag

The Chinese Elm ‘Burnley Select’ is a stunning medium-sized, semi-deciduous tree that boasts a fabulous upright branching habit.

The small, glossy green leaves of this beauty morph into vibrant shades of yellow (and sometimes red) in Autumn, holding on tight until late Winter.

This versatile elm is perfect for parks, street plantings and spacious gardens, and ideal for under-planting, creating cozy spots for shade-loving plants.

Read more about this glorious tree below. 

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Chinese Elm ‘Burnley Select’


FOLIAGE

Small, dark green leaves that have a rough, serrated margin. Leaves are typically oval-shaped and can be up to three to five centimeters in length. In Autumn, foliage can take on a golden to yellow hue before dropping.

 

Chinese Elm ‘Burnley Select’


CULTURE

Thrives in full sun to partial shade, however, will produce the best foliage and growth in bright, indirect sunlight. In regions with very hot summers, it may benefit from some afternoon shade. Fairly drought-tolerant once established but still prefers consistent moisture.

Chinese Elm ‘Burnley Select’


FLOWERS

Small, inconspicuous flowers that are not especially showy, often greenish or yellow in color.

 

Chinese Elm ‘Burnley Select’


FRUIT

Small samaras.

 

Chinese Elm ‘Burnley Select’


SIZE

The Chinese Elm ‘Burnley Select’ grows to 10m x 8m in size.

 

Chinese Elm ‘Burnley Select’


PLANT CARE

For plant care information, visit our Care information page.