Chinese elm

Also known as Lacebark Elm

Chinese elms are renowned for their distinctive lacebark pattern, which sheds in irregular puzzle-like plates to reveal patches of orange, green, and brown beneath. Unlike most elms that bloom in early spring, this species produces subtle wind-pollinated flowers and winged samaras in late summer and autumn. Highly resistant to Dutch elm disease, it serves as a resilient shade tree in both natural forests and dense urban streetscapes.