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Buy Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju'

Also Known As

Ulmus parviflora 'Seiju'
Seiju Dwarf Chinese Elm
Seiju Dwarf Lacebark Elm

Plant type

tree

size

H: 2'-10'
W: 6'-8'

planting zones

4a-9b

4x5 | $23

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Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju' plant details

Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen tree with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: ulmaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 2 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: bonsai, container plant, peeling bark, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A natural for bonsai; tiny rounded leaves give a layered look to this form; smaller than 'Catlin', faster than 'Hokkaido'. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

This mini elm grows into an ancient, corky barked specimen in a very short time! 5-6’ tall and 4-5’ wide, moderate growth rate. Tiny leaves complete the look. Actually very easy to grow in most soils, sun to light shade, some summer water. Suitable for containers and even bonsai! There’s room for this in every garden, where it demands so little and provides so much interest! USDA Z5

By: Secret Garden Growers

Corky, wavy bark with age gives this tree excellent bonsai potential. In the ground, though, it can be a fast grower with youthful enthusiasm reaching 10 feet in time. Delicate, very fine, pretty leaflets.Minimum temperature: -20?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

This dwarf Chinese Elm presents an array of ornamental attributes: fissured corklike bark, delicate branches uniquely arranged in somewhat flattened sprays, petite dark green foliage

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Ulmus parvifolia 'Seiju' Dwarf Chinese Elm Tree cultivar that is primarily used for rock gardens and bonsai. It is a sport of Ulmus parvifolia ‘Hokkaido' that features slightly larger leaves and a faster growth rate. Over time it may reach 10’ tall. Bark becomes corky with age.

By: Kigi Nursery

A sport of the more petite Hokkaido with tiny foliage but larger growing to 7' with corky bark. An excellent choice for bonsai or as a small specimen tree. Very unusual.

By: Almost Eden

Fantastic, stiff, gnarled foliage! Small and slow growing dwarf for the rock garden or an intimate patio of rare plants. Also a perfect specimen for a container. Underplant with the small species of daffodils and Iris and put it in a sunny spot.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A sport of Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido', another dwarf but 'Seiju' has slightly larger leaves and a faster growth rate. Bark becomes corky with age. Resistant to Dutch elm disease. All the same good qualities of the species above as well.