Ulmus parvifolia ‘Drake’ ~ Drake Chinese Elm grass The shiny bright green oval

The shiny bright green oval leaves turn garnet-red and orange in fall and hold until early winter before being dropped

Intolerant of wet soils in winter and dry soils in summer

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Pruning is typically done in late winter or early spring to remove any dead or damaged branches and promote healthy growth

Ulmus parvifolia ‘Drake’ ~ Drake Chinese Elm grass The shiny bright green ovalDrake Chinese Elm is a deciduous tree with dense foliage, arching branches creating a rounded to weeping canopy, and a fluted exfoliating trunk. The narrow shiny dark green leaves with small teeth can turn shades of yellow, red, or purple in fall. Insignificant fall flowers give way to papery wing like seed pods that mature mid fall. Grows best with full sun and rich well drained soils. Can tolerate both dry and wet sites. Type: Tree Origins: China