The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Garden City Clone Chinese elm, Garden City Clone lacebark elm

Family: Ulmaceae (elm family)

Distribution: Species native to e. Asia

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4

Life form: Deciduous tree

Comments: A selection from the Kansas champion tree, this small, graceful, round-headed tree with outstanding bark grows to 45' tall. Planted primarily for its magnificent mottled bark in shades of gray, green, orange and brown. This selection is reputed to have medium green foliage, good bark characteristics, no canker problems and excellent cold hardiness.