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Elm, Night Rider

Ulmus davidiana var. japonica ‘Night Rider’

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Size (HxW): 35’ x 30’

Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

 

 

  • Extremely resistant to Dutch Elm Disease
  • Dark green, textured foliage turns purple-red in fall
  • A more compact & uniform Elm variety
  • Fall color is a spectrum of yellow gold to orange burgundy in the fall
  • Soil and cold tolerant
  • Great privacy row, feature & shade tree in exposed locations
  • A complex Japanese Elm hybrid
  • Round, flat seeds drop in mid-June
  • Seed production can range from light to heavy
  • Fast Growth Rate: 2-3’/year
  • Row spacing: minimum 20-30’ -apart
  • Shelterbelt spacing: minimum 8-12’ apart
  • Shelterbelt compatibility: Manitoba Maple, Hackberry, Green Ash & Ming Cherry
  • Root space: plant at least 30’ from foundations
  • Life expectancy: 60-80 years

Plant Care:

- Prune in early spring or late fall - Drought tolerant once established; does not like soggy soil - Tolerates heavy clay and sandy soils

Description

 

Size (HxW): 35’ x 30’

Growth Habit: Upright, Rounded

Planting Location: Exposed

Zone 2b

 

 

  • Extremely resistant to Dutch Elm Disease
  • Dark green, textured foliage turns purple-red in fall
  • A more compact & uniform Elm variety
  • Fall color is a spectrum of yellow gold to orange burgundy in the fall
  • Soil and cold tolerant
  • Great privacy row, feature & shade tree in exposed locations
  • A complex Japanese Elm hybrid
  • Round, flat seeds drop in mid-June
  • Seed production can range from light to heavy
  • Fast Growth Rate: 2-3’/year
  • Row spacing: minimum 20-30’ -apart
  • Shelterbelt spacing: minimum 8-12’ apart
  • Shelterbelt compatibility: Manitoba Maple, Hackberry, Green Ash & Ming Cherry
  • Root space: plant at least 30’ from foundations
  • Life expectancy: 60-80 years

Additional information

Dimensions 6183533 × 6182633 cm