Shade Trees

Chinese Elm

Name: Chinese Elm
Brand: Arbor Buddy
SKU: 73814-125
Availability: InStock

Ulmus parvifolia

Chinese Elm brings easygoing shade and year-round good looks to yards and streetscapes.

$419

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Height: 7-8 ft.

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7-8 ft.

$419

Drought TolerantHeat TolerantShade TolerantDeer ResistantStreet TreeShade

Built to anchor your landscape

A steady, moderate grower that fills in handsomely over a few seasons.

Growth rate: Moderate
Mature size: 30 ft. - 50 ft. tall · 30 ft. - 50 ft. wide
Hardy in: USDA zones 5–9

Drought Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Shade Tolerant
Deer Resistant

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Why buy from us

Grown to thrive. Established, well-rooted plants shipped at the right size — not bare twigs.

Matched to your zone. Set your USDA zone and we show you exactly what will flourish where you live.

Backed for a year. Every tree is covered by our 1-Year Thrive Guarantee.

About this tree

Chinese Elm brings easygoing shade and year-round good looks to yards and streetscapes. Growing to about 30 to 50 feet tall and wide with a generous canopy, it delivers comfortable shade while thriving in USDA zones 5 to 9. This moderate grower stands up to drought, heat, and shade, shrugs off deer pressure, and makes a durable street tree or backyard anchor. Expect subtle early fall blooms in September and a dependable, low-fuss presence that elevates your landscape.

USDA hardiness zones 5–9

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height: 30 ft. - 50 ft.
Mature width: 30 ft. - 50 ft.
Growth rate: Moderate
USDA zones: 5-9
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water needs: High
Soil: Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained
Spacing: 20 ft.
Bloom season: Early Fall (September)

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with full sun or partial sun and clay, loamy, sandy, well drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 20 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Keep the soil consistently moist, especially through the first two seasons; water deeply 2–3 times a week in summer heat.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune in late winter while dormant to remove any dead or crossing branches and to shape. Minimal pruning is needed otherwise.

Frequently asked questions

How big does it get?+

At maturity it reaches about 30 ft. - 50 ft. tall and 30 ft. - 50 ft. wide, so give it room.

What growing zones does it suit?+

It is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9.

Shipping

Delivery method: Curbside freight, nationwide (lower 48)
Shipping cost: $149 flat per order
Lead time: Ships in 1–3 weeks; carrier schedules a delivery window

Compare similar trees

	Chinese ElmThis tree	Bur Oak	American Sycamore	Cedar Elm	Chinkapin Oak
Mature height	30 ft. - 50 ft.	50 ft. - 70 ft.	70 ft. - 100 ft.	40 ft. - 70 ft.	40 ft. - 70 ft.
Mature width	30 ft. - 50 ft.	40 ft. - 70 ft.	40 ft. - 70 ft.	30 ft. - 50 ft.	40 ft. - 70 ft.
Growth rate	Moderate	Moderate	Fast	Fast	Moderate
Sunlight	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun
USDA zones	5–9	3–8	4–9	6–9	4–8

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