The DANADA CHARM™ elm has very good Dutch elm disease (DED) and elm yellows resistance but is susceptible to elm leaf beetle. Its size makes it ideal for large yards and along streets. Its emerging leaves are glossy red, turning dark green in summer and yellow in fall. This tree is a Chicagoland Grows® selection.
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Planting Site:
- Residential and parks,
- City parkway,
- Wide median,
- Restricted sites
Tree or Plant Type:
- Tree
Foliage:
- Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
Native Locale:
- Non-native
Landscape Uses:
- Parkway/street,
- Shade tree,
- Specimen
Size Range:
- Large tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height:
Mature Width:
Light Exposure:
- Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
Hardiness Zones:
- Zone 4,
- Zone 5 (Chicago)
Soil Preference:
- Moist, well-drained soil
Tolerances:
- Dry sites,
- Wet sites,
- Alkaline soil,
- Clay soil
Acid Soils:
- Tolerant
Alkaline Soils:
- Tolerant
Salt Spray:
- Moderately Tolerant
Soil Salt:
- Moderately Tolerant
Drought Conditions:
- Tolerant
Poor Drainage:
- Tolerant
Planting Considerations:
- Weak wood and branch structure
Ornamental Interest:
- Fall color
Seasons of Interest:
- early spring,
- early fall,
- mid fall
Flower Color & Fragrance:
- Inconspicuous
Shape or Form:
- Vase-shaped
Growth Rate:
- Fast
Transplants Well:
- Yes
Wildlife:
- Migrant birds
More Information:
Tree & Plant Care
Generally, elm cultivars prefer sun. Adapt easily to extremes in soil pH, moisture and heat and wind tolerance.
Do not prune elms between mid-April and mid-October.
Disease, pests, and problems
Elm leaf beetles may feed on leaves.
Disease, pest, and problem resistance
Very good resistance to Dutch elm disease and elm yellows.
Native geographic location and habitat
Of hybrid origin.
Bark color and texture
Bark is gray-brown and shallowly furrowed.
Leaf or needle arrangement, size, shape, and texture
Oval, pointed leaves have tooth-within-tooth margins. Leaf is shorter on one side of center vein than on the other. Leaves emerge red in spring, then become green in summer and finally yellow in fall.
Flower arrangement, shape, and size
Inconspicuous flowers in early spring.
Fruit, cone, nut, and seed descriptions
Seed in small oval samara (seed case with wings for wind dispersal).