Gratis Garden Trees
Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake'
(Drake Chinese Elm)
up to ~53'-high x ~60'-wide
(oval to round to umbrella shaped canopy)
winter deciduous per individual tree
dark green leaves
inconspicuous flowers
brown or mostly green winged seeds (Autumn)
origin: selection of species from southeast Asia, Korea, Japan (not invasive)
medium-high water use
clay to loamy to sandy soil with average to fast drainage
no soil amendment (per pH 4.0–10.0)
litter maintenance: medium-low/dry fruit
low flammability
medium-low branch strength
pruning maintenance: medium (mostly per thinning)
allergenicity: high
plant at least 3 feet from masonry
local Sunset Zones 18-24
(Drake Chinese Elm)
up to ~53'-high x ~60'-wide
(oval to round to umbrella shaped canopy)
winter deciduous per individual tree
dark green leaves
inconspicuous flowers
brown or mostly green winged seeds (Autumn)
origin: selection of species from southeast Asia, Korea, Japan (not invasive)
medium-high water use
clay to loamy to sandy soil with average to fast drainage
no soil amendment (per pH 4.0–10.0)
litter maintenance: medium-low/dry fruit
low flammability
medium-low branch strength
pruning maintenance: medium (mostly per thinning)
allergenicity: high
plant at least 3 feet from masonry
local Sunset Zones 18-24
SelecTree. UFEI. "Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake' Tree Record." 1995-2021. Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo.
Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1440 >
Accessed on Jul 23, 2021. < https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/1440 >
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