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Emer II (Allee) Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia) — mature, planted

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Emer II (Allee) Chinese Elm

Ulmus parvifolia

The Emer II (Allee) Chinese Elm delivers fast, reliable shade with an elegant, full canopy that

$514

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Height: 8-10 ft.

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8-10 ft.

$514

Drought TolerantHeat TolerantDeer ResistantStreet TreeShadeFall Color

Why you'll love it

A fast, easy way to a finished landscape

A fast grower — expect quick, satisfying progress every season.

Growth rate
Fast
Mature size
40 ft. - 50 ft. tall · 30 ft. - 40 ft. wide
Hardy in
USDA zones 59
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Deer Resistant
  • Street Tree

The Arbor Buddy difference

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

The Emer II (Allee) Chinese Elm delivers fast, reliable shade with an elegant, full canopy that matures to about 40 to 50 feet tall and 30 to 40 feet wide. Tough in the best way, it thrives in USDA zones 5 to 9 and laughs off heat, drought, and deer, making it a standout street tree or a cooling anchor near patios and open lawns. Enjoy mid-summer blooms and a pleasing touch of fall color while you relax beneath its generous, welcoming shade.

USDA hardiness zones 59

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

Plant details

Mature height
40 ft. - 50 ft.
Mature width
30 ft. - 40 ft.
Growth rate
Fast
USDA zones
5-9
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water needs
High
Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy, Well Drained
Spacing
30 ft.
Bloom season
Mid-Summer (July-August)

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 30 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 40 ft. - 50 ft. tall and 30 ft. - 40 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

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USDA zones5–93–84–96–94–8

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