Serving the Kansas City Metro for over 25 Years
Public Plant Profile

Glory Lacebark Elm

Ulmus parvifolia 'Glory'

Category: Deciduous Tree • Elm

Discover the Glory Lacebark Elm, a hardy shade tree with attractive bark and excellent urban adaptability.

Mature Height: 40-50 feet
Mature Width: 40-50 feet
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 5-9
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Deciduous
Bold Outdoors Verified Insight

Designed & Reviewed by

Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

The Glory Lacebark Elm is a hardy Chinese elm variety, celebrated for its resilience in winter conditions. This tree is a great choice for landscapes, offering durability and beauty.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates a range of moisture levels.

Soil Preferences

Adaptable to various soil types, prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH, and has good drainage.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

specimenshade tree

Special Features

Winter hardyattractive barkand good shade provider.

Wildlife Value

Attracts birds and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

disease resistant

Notes from Our Designer

Ideal for urban settings due to its resilience. Provides excellent shade and ornamental value.

Related Plants

See How Similar Plants Are Used in Real Landscapes

Explore related plants, compare shape, texture, and overall planting style, and get a better feel for what may fit your own outdoor space.

Use this page to get a feel for where Glory Lacebark Elm may fit in the landscape, then explore similar plants below for more ideas on form, texture, and overall planting style.

★★★★★

“Bold Outdoors has provided the highest quality professional landscape design, installation and after installation services at my residence since April, 2014. Josh Graber, the owner of the company, listened to input from…”

Brad S.

★★★★★

“Josh of Bold Outdoors was a very professional, hard working landscape service provider. He worked with me very well blending his ideas with that I had already done in my landscape. He worked with me instead of telling…”

Ann R.

Is Glory Lacebark Elm a good fit for Kansas City landscapes?

That depends on sun exposure, moisture, spacing, and how the plant will be used in the overall design. Bold Outdoors evaluates those practical conditions before recommending a plant broadly.

How should homeowners use this plant information?

Use the plant profile as a planning tool for size, conditions, and visual role, then connect it to the broader landscape design and installation plan for the property.

Next Step

Ready to plan your landscape?

Browse more plants or reach out and we will help you choose the right combination for your space.