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Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido'

Also Known As

Dwarf Princess Elm
Hokkaido Chinese Elm
Hokkaido Dwarf Chinese Elm
Hokkaido Japanese Elm
Hokkaido Miniature Elm
Lazy Man's Bonsai

Plant type

tree, shrub

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido' plant details

Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. In spring chartreuse and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido'

Plant type: shrub or tree
Plant family: ulmaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai, container plant, peeling bark, rare, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This delightful miniature has toothed leaves so tiny and densely spaced as to appear ferny; slow-growing and ideal for bonsai. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This is a very tiny tree with tiny leaves and because of that makes it the ideal bonsai choice. Our stock All have 1/2" caliper trunks. Absolutely special! Photo is in the dormant state showing the branch structure.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Zones: 5-9. Minute green leaves on a tiny tree with corky bark. Micro-mini of the mighty Elm. Very slow growth to about 12 inches at ten years. 18 inches at 20 years. We have not found a smaller leafed deciduous tree! Full sun to light shade, well drained soil. Photo shows mature plant trained as mini tree. LiveScale© perfection! Shipping size: Older specimen plants only. 8+ inches tall with thicker trunks, most with multi trunks, trimmed as windswept trees. Very limited numbers. MINIATURE

By: Mini Forest By Sky

Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido'- A very miniature variety of Japanese Elm. The absolute best Bonsai elm in the trade. A 25 years old plant only 2' tall. Leaves light green and are 1/4 inch long. Very large trunk for little stems. Used extensively for Bonsai !

By: Kigi Nursery

Tiny deep green foliage adorns the tiny delicate limbs of this extremely dwarf Elm. Perfect for bonsai. Slow growing to 18" high. A rare find.

By: Almost Eden

Deciduous Tiny gray-green leaves, fissured trunk and branches look ancient. Hardy to USDA zone 7

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Tiny deep green foliage adorns the tiny delicate limbs of this extremely dwarf Elm. Perfect for bonsai. Slow growing to 18" high. A rare find.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Hokkaido Elm. Or Lazy Man's Bonsai. This freak of nature has tiny leaves congested on thin stems emanating from an intensely corky trunk. "Character up the wazoo" is how one bonsai master described this tree. Loves sun and heat and expect a foot of growth every 10 years.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Extremely slow growing with tiny dark green leaves and an interesting trunk. An easy bonsai subject that you'll grow attached to.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Garden photo gallery of Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido'

Photo of Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido' foliage, form by Far Reaches Farm

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

By: Almost Eden

By: Cistus Nursery

Gardening facts about Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido' plant

How to Grow Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- chartreuse
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen

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