Ulmus parvifolia 'Frosty'
Common name: 
Frosty Lacebark Elm
Frosty Chinese Elm
Variegated Lacebark Elm
Variegated Chinese Elm
Pronunciation: 
UL-mus par-vi-FO-li-a
Family: 
Ulmaceae
Genus: 
Ulmus
Type: 
Broadleaf
Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: 
No
  • Deciduous small tree/shrub, slow growing to about 8 ft (2.5 m) tall, leaves small (less than 2.5 cm), green but edged with white, some leaves completely white.
  • Sun.  Sometimes used in bonsai.
  • Hardy to USDA Zone (4) 5
  • Silverton, Oregon: The Oregon Garden - Conifer Garden.
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