Chinese Elm
Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)
Common names: Lacebark elm
Distribution : Asia, including China, India, Japan, North Korea, and Vietnam. all continents except Antarctica
Color/appearance : Chinese elm heartwood ranges in tone from reddish-brown to light tan, while the sapwood approaches off-white.
Janka hardness: 860 lbf
Density: 3.15 lb/b.f.
Shrinkage: 1
Radial (thickness): 4.8%
Tangential (width): 8.1%,
Volumetric (total): 14.9%,
T/R Ratio (width to depth): 1.7
Allergies/Toxicity: 1 Although severe reactions are quite uncommon, Elm in the Ulmus genus has been reported as a sensitizer. Usually most common reactions simply include eye and skin irritation
Sustainability: CITES: NO, IUCN: NO
Common Uses: furniture, cabinets, veneer, hardwood flooring
