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Inspire Chinese Elm - Ulmus parvifolia ‘Inspire’
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Inspire Chinese Elm - Ulmus parvifolia 'Inspire'
A cultivar selected for precision and longevity, Inspire Chinese Elm delivers refined structure, generous summer shade, and clean seasonal form. At advanced sizes, it commands immediate presence in any high-specification landscape.
Why Inspire Chinese Elm
Elegant, symmetrical canopy: A naturally balanced form that suits formal and structured plantings without corrective pruning.
Dense summer foliage: Deep, consistent canopy coverage through the warmer months, with fine-textured leaves that read with sophistication at scale.
Seasonal colour: Warm amber tones before leaf drop add layered interest across the autumn calendar.
Reliable uniformity: Consistent growth habit makes it a dependable choice for avenue or repeated-planting schemes where cohesion matters.
Proven durability: A long-established performer in Australian landscapes, selected for resilience across a range of conditions.
Ideal Applications
Estate avenue planting: Creates a commanding, repeated rhythm along driveways and formal approach roads.
Feature specimen: Anchors open lawns and large-scale properties with immediate structural presence.
Shade canopy: Provides meaningful cover over outdoor entertaining and amenity areas from the first season.
Commercial and civic landscapes: Well suited to streetscapes, corporate grounds, and high-traffic public environments.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Autumn or spring
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to a wide range of soils including clay, loam and sandy soils; prefers well-drained but tolerates moderate moisture variation
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12–24 months to establish a strong root system, reducing frequency once the tree is well established. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 8–12m
Width: 6–10m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: China, Japan, Korea
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
