AusBonsai

Hi,

I've been collecting seedlings from this parent tree.

But not 100% sure, I'm thinking its a Chinese elm..

Photos taken after its been raining, so bark is a lot darker than usual.

Any help identifying would be great..

Thanks
Bonsaifan

Pretty sure you are correct on that B.F

Yeah I'd go with Parviola.

As to the darker bark, it does look darker to me. But remember that Chinese Elms are one of those trees that have quite a bit of genetic variation. If the darker bark isn't environmental, it's probably just a genetic anomaly.

what is the leaf size?

Leaves look too big - I am guessing celtis but a close up photo would help

Leaves get up to 5-6cm long. Here is a close photo of leaves...

im thinking it a chinese elm got a few big ones out the front of my house am this one looks the same

Yes I stand corrected - definitely an elm and probably chinese.

The other common name for Chinese Elm is Lace-bark Elm, refers to the lace like texture and colour pattern in the bark. Yep, Chinese Elm.

Cheers,
Mojo

I think you've got our answer... Chinese elm for sure. Big fat cuttings can be struck from these.

Thanks for the confirmation. Will continue collecting seedlings and try some large cuttings (thanks for the idea).

Spanner in the worx ! Could this be a zelkova seratta ? The tips seem longer and sharper than an elm's ? Just guessing.