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Ulmus parvifolia 'Chinese Elm' remove Luma apiculata 'Myrtus Luma' remove

Name Ulmus parvifolia 'Chinese Elm' remove Luma apiculata 'Myrtus Luma' remove

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Ulmus parvifolia

The bark of the Chinese Elm is a real stand out feature, as the tree sheds it in patches, creating the effect of a tapestry of varying browns and greys. Foliage is lush, shiny and green, and the tree is semi deciduous, turning golden in autumn, and keeping its leaves in warmer areas. It has also been noted by many Aussie gardeners in recent years that native birds enjoy the fruit of the Chinese Elm.

Luma apiculata

Myrtus Luma is the medium to tall hedge with real traditional style. A lot of people believe the only fast growing larger hedge with fine foliage is the Pittosporum. It is an extraordinarily versatile plant suitable for hedging, screening, topiary, or as a specimen tree, but its small, aromatic leaves respond so well to pruning that it is commonly used as a hedge. Myrtus luma also makes a wonderful specimen tree if left unpruned. With age it forms an outstanding trunk with cinnamon brown branches. Its bark peels to reveal streaks of pink and beige. What a plant! It really should be seen more in Australian gardens.

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Video: Chinese Elms as a beautiful, medium size feature tree for a tough spot

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botanical name	Ulmus parvifolia
height x width	8m x 8m
features	Small glossy dark-green leaves with silvery serrated edges, they are semi evergreen with the leaves turning yellow and staying on the tree until late winter, the bark is very attractive and mottled grey, green, orange and brown
conditions	Very hardy, prefers full sun in well-drained soil, good for planting in poor soil
landscape use	Street planting, avenues, urban planting, specimen, group planting, avenues