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Murray's Form Chinese Elm - Ulmus parvifolia 'Murray's Form'
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
Murrays Form Chinese Elm Ulmus parvifolia 'Murrays Form'
One of the most refined deciduous specimens available in advanced stock, Murrays Form Chinese Elm delivers an exceptional canopy structure with architectural presence from day one. Its distinctive weeping-vase form, lustrous semi-deciduous foliage, and exfoliating patterned bark make it a standout choice for prestige landscapes demanding year-round visual interest.
Why Murrays Form Chinese Elm
Form and Structure: A pronounced weeping-vase habit with gracefully arching branches, sculptural without effort.
Ornamental Bark: Exfoliating bark reveals a mosaic of grey, green, and orange tones, providing striking winter interest when the canopy thins.
Canopy Quality: Dense, glossy foliage delivers reliable shade through warmer months with a refined, fine-textured appearance.
Climate Adaptability: Performs across a broad range of Australian climates, tolerant of heat, drought, and frost once established.
Advanced Availability: Supplied as large, nursery-trained specimens ready to deliver immediate canopy, scale, and impact on installation day.
Ideal Applications
Residential Feature Tree: A commanding single specimen for high-visibility positions on prestige properties, courtyards, arrival forecourts, or open lawns.
Avenue Planting: Consistent form and reliable structure make it well-suited to formal avenue or boulevard installations at scale.
Commercial Landscapes: Widely used in civic and commercial projects where canopy, longevity, and low maintenance are non-negotiable.
Poolside and Entertaining Areas: Filtered shade and a non-invasive root system support use in structured outdoor living spaces.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to most well-drained soils including clay, loam and sandy; tolerates mild drought once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two years to encourage deep root development. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 10–15m
Width: 8–12m
Growth Rate: Fast
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
