Bosque® Lacebark Elm Tree
Ulmus parvifolia ‘UPMTF’
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Bosque® Lacebark Elm Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 5-9
Elms are magnificent, and the latest improvements have made a good thing even better. Perfect oval canopy, uniformly spaced branches that display a charming droop, and a strong central leader - the Bosque® Lacebark Elm Tree PP#11,295 (Ulmus parvifolia 'UPMTF') is basically a supermodel dressed in pretty bark and leaves!
Finely textured, delicately toothed green leaves provide delightful shade, so be sure to plan a comfortable seating area nearby! The strong horizontal branching creates the traditional Elm vase shape once mature.
Featuring an outstanding branch structure that shows off in winter and early spring, you'll love studying the interesting bark once the foliage drops in the winter. It "exfoliates" or peels to showcase multiple layers and a mottled assortment of colors - in brown, gray, and orange - it's just gorgeous! It will really draw your eye on those dreary days when not much else is going on in the landscape.
In fall, you'll have a color display as the leaves turn a warm honey-golden, red, and orange! This rich color is truly a perfect foil for that interesting, textured bark. You'll have a hard time deciding in which season you like this lovely tree the best.
Landscape Application:
This is truly a four-season shade tree. The shade beneath these strong limbs is the perfect place to set up a play structure for the kids or to string up a hammock to stretch out and laze away a summer afternoon and evening. For your front yard, the Bosque® Lacebark Elm is an impressive lawn specimen tree!
Create bird-friendly groves for wildlife as these trees are a boon for songbirds! Loved for use as a street tree, you can bring back the classic Boulevard by planting a row of these as street trees! Plant this Elm as an opulent backdrop to admire from your porch, patio, or deck!
- Delicate Toothy Green Leaves
- Perfect Form & Horizontal Branch Structure
- Gorgeous Exfoliating Mottled Multi-Colored Bark
- Great Fall Color
- Wonderful Shade Trees, Street Trees & Front Lawn Specimens
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Elm Trees prefer average well-drained soils with full sun but are tolerant of partial shade (when it is young) and urban environments. Elm trees are also drought-resistant once established and do best with an application of 3-4 inches of layer of mulch around the entire root system to support their growth. Prune young trees to correct growth and remove winter dieback in the late winter or very early spring.
- Full Sun
- Any Well-Drained Soil Type
- Moderate Moisture - Drought Tolerant Once Established
- Prune Late Winter
- Widely Adaptable & Easy Care
The Bosque® Lacebark Elm Tree is a beautiful, fast-growing tree! Highly adaptable, it will become the perfect tree for your landscape! Now available at Nature Hills Nursery!
