Chinese Elm, UP1 Broadleaf evergreen shrub Foliage turns vivid scarlet

Foliage turns vivid scarlet

Attributes: Deciduous

but keep mulch away from the trunk

Attributes: Spreading

it typically reaches 1–2 meters (3–6 feet) in height and spread

Chinese Elm, UP1 Broadleaf evergreen shrub Foliage turns vivid scarletUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 5 Native Range: East Asia. Soil: Consistently moist, not soggy. Neutral pH. Light: Full sun. Height in the Garden: Up to 50'? Attributes: Broadleaf, deciduous, small tree that is fantastic in the landscape and for bonsai culture. It is fast growing and develops 'lace bark' or bark that becomes a mosaic of brown, white, green, orange patches with age. The leaves are small and the stems ramify quickly. It is easy to grow and