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Danada Charm Elm

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DANADA CHARM™ ELM

Botanical Name: Ulmus ‘Morton Red Tip' (Ulmus japonica x Ulmus wilsonia)
Common Name: Danada Charm TM Elm

Ulmus 'Morton Red Tip' at The Morton Arboretum


Height: 60-70' Spread: 50-60' Habit/Form: Vase Shape Growth Rate: Fast Zone: 4-9
Cultural Requirements: Prefers rich, moist soil, tolerant of most soils and urban conditions. Very cold hardy.
Ornamental Characteristics: A hybrid elm introduced by Chicagoland GrowsTM. Vase shaped with long, arching limbs. Emerging leaves are red glossy then dark green foliage in summer turning a yellow in fall. . Bark provides winter interest. Vigorous grower. Very good resistance to Dutch elm disease, but susceptible to elm leaf beetle.
Use in the Landscape: Street and large lawn tree

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