Trees

Lacebark Elm

Ulmus parvifolia

$350.00

In Stock — 3 available

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Sun: Full Sun
Water Needs: Low
Mature Height: 30–50 ft
Mature Width: 25–40 ft
Bloom Season: Fall
Flower Color: Inconspicuous
Growth Rate: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: Hardy to -20°F
Pollinator Friendly: No
Las Cruces Suitability: Excellent — Desert Adapted

Why We Recommend It

Lacebark Elm is a resilient choice for Las Cruces, tolerating heat, drought, and various soil conditions. Its beautiful exfoliating bark adds year-round interest, and it provides dense, cooling shade.

Plant details are general guidance — ask our staff about your yard's conditions.

Best For

Shade
Front Yards
Windbreaks

Full Sun
Low Water
30–50 ft

Botanical Name: Ulmus parvifolia
Plant Type: Deciduous to semi-evergreen shade tree
Mature Size: 40–60 feet tall and 30–50 feet wide
Flower Color: Small, inconspicuous greenish flowers
Bloom Time: Late summer to early fall
Foliage: Small, glossy, dark-green leaves with finely serrated edges; deciduous to semi-evergreen, often developing yellow, orange, or reddish fall color
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Soil: Well-draining, sandy, loamy, or clay soil; adaptable to alkaline, compacted, and urban soils
Wildlife: Flowers provide a late-season food source for bees and other pollinators; seeds provide food for birds and small wildlife
Special Attributes: Fast-growing, long-lived, highly adaptable, heat and drought tolerant, and resistant to Dutch elm disease. Attractive mottled, exfoliating bark develops with age, creating a distinctive lace-like appearance. Excellent for shade, streetscapes, parks, and large landscapes.
Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 5–9