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Drake Chinese Elm
Ulmus parvifolia ‘Drake’
Size:
Height: 35-45'; Spread: 50-70'
Character:
Semideciduous; spreading form with weeping limbs; dense canopy.
Foliage:
Dark green, serrated, oval leaves 1-2" long. Fall foliage is yellow or reddish purple. In cold winters, tree can lose leaves December-February. Tree is usually never fully bare.
Flower:
Insignificant flowers.
Fruit:
Brown, winged fruit, 1/2" long, forms in fall and drops.
Bark:
Mottled, light cream, tan, and brown trunk.
Tree Care:
High. Early pruning to establish and maintain a central leader and to develop good branch structure. Pruning at maturity to reduce end weight.
Watering Needs:
Special Considerations:
Prefers sun. Does not tolerate strong winds. Subject to anthracnose.
Native Range & Notable Traits:
Native to China, Korea, and Japan. Willow-like form with lacy foliage and attractive bark. Resists pests and diseases, including Dutch elm disease. 'Drake' is reported to resist anthracnose better than other Chinese Elms.
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