Southern Planters 5-Gallons Shade Drake Elm In Pot (With Soil)
An excellent tree that is surprisingly under-used, the Drake elm is a deciduous tree with thick foliage, arching branches, and shiny green foliage. With its umbrella-like form, the Drake makes for a great shade tree and can be planted with other elm’s to create a nice canopy to frame an entrance or line a road. The Drake exhibits a fast-growing rate and is hardy to 5 degrees (in Zones 6-9). It reaches a height of 35 to 45 feet and an equal spread. Plant this elm in full sun with moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
An excellent tree that is surprisingly under-used, the Drake elm is a deciduous tree with thick foliage, arching branches, and shiny green foliage. With its umbrella-like form, the Drake makes for a great shade tree and can be planted with other elm’s to create a nice canopy to frame an entrance or line a road. The Drake exhibits a fast-growing rate and is hardy to 5 degrees (in Zones 6-9). It reaches a height of 35 to 45 feet and an equal spread. Plant this elm in full sun with moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
- Umbrella-like form
- Shiny, thick foliage
- Fast growing deciduous tree
- Maturity height of 45 feet
General
- Bloom Color Family: N/A
- Bloom Color Name: None
- Fall Foliage Color: Yellow
- Foliage Color Family: Green
- Foliage Color Name: Green
- Type: Shade
Dimensions
- Mature Height (Feet): 45
- Mature Width (Feet): 45
- Number of Plants Included: 1
- Planter Height (Inches): 11
- Planter Width (Inches): 10
- Shipping Height of Plant (Feet): 2.0
- Shipping Width of Plant (Feet): 0.9
Features
- Attracts Pollinators: No
- Blooming Season: Non-blooming
- Botanical Name: Ulmus parvifolia
- Common Name: Drake Elm
- Deer-Resistant: No
- Disease Resistance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: Yes
- Evergreen: No
- Flowering: No
- Fragrant: No
- Grow Together Code: N/A
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Minimum Spacing (Feet): 35
- Plant Code: L4612
- Plant Maintenance Level: Low
- Plant Package Type: In pot (with soil)
- Safer For Pets: Yes
- Unit of Measure: Gallon(s)
- Unit of Measure Quantity: 5
- Use Location: Outdoor
- Water Requirements: Once a week
- Zone 1: N/A
- Zone 10: Yes
- Zone 11: N/A
- Zone 12: N/A
- Zone 13: N/A
- Zone 2: N/A
- Zone 3: N/A
- Zone 4: N/A
- Zone 5: N/A
- Zone 6: N/A
- Zone 7: Yes
- Zone 8: Yes
- Zone 9: Yes
Warranty
- Warranty: None
Certifications
- CA Residents: Prop 65 Warning(s): No