Ulmus crassifolia ~ Cedar Elm modern Chang's Ruby Flower is a

Chang's Ruby Flower is a compact rounded evergreen shrub with ruby red foliage that matures to burgundy and turns emerald green in winter

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humid summers

Northern Blue Flag Iris

The bark is grayish-brown and develops shallow fissures as the tree matures

Ulmus crassifolia ~ Cedar Elm modern Chang's Ruby Flower is aCedar Elm is a large deciduous tree with a rounded crown and drooping branches with corked ridges. The small green leaves have small teeth can turn an attractive yellow in fall, except in its southern range where it is evergreen. Insignificant fall flowers give way to papery samaras. Grows best with full sun and rich well drained alkaline soils. Can tolerate both dry and poor sites. Ulmus crassifolia is a host plant for the Mourning Cloak and Question