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Chinese elm

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Noun1.Chinese elm - fast-growing shrubby Asian tree naturalized in United States for shelter or ornament
dwarf elm, Siberian elm, Ulmus pumila
genus Ulmus, Ulmus - type genus of family Ulmaceae; deciduous trees having simple serrate leaves; widely distributed in temperate regions
elm, elm tree - any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
2.Chinese elmChinese elm - small fast-growing tree native to Asia; widely grown as shelterbelts and hedges
Ulmus parvifolia
genus Ulmus, Ulmus - type genus of family Ulmaceae; deciduous trees having simple serrate leaves; widely distributed in temperate regions
elm, elm tree - any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees


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Aided by a Modesto ash and a Chinese elm that grow in the parkway between yard and street, the impression you get sitting in the Maloneys' yard is that you are in a private and protected space, even as dog walkers and cars pass by.
IN THE GARDEN SHADED COURTYARD A GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
The Chinese elm, for example, has brought Albuquerque inhabitants shade--but also the misery of allergies.
Trees 'n sneeze by Gaines, Laurie / American Forests
Because the site is studded with mature Coast Live Oak, Chinese Elm and numerous other trees, visitors have a great opportunity to see how to garden successfully beneath shady trees.
MADE IN THE SHADE SHOWCASE GARDENS TRIUMPH OVER DARKNESS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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