Blue Beech vs Discovery Japanese Elm - TreeTime.ca

Blue Beech vs Discovery Japanese Elm

Carpinus caroliniana

Ulmus davidiana var. japonica Discovery

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Blue Beech
Discovery Japanese Elm

Blue Beech is a beautiful, ornamental tree with enticing features. The foliage transforms throughout the season, offering a kaleidoscope of color. New leaves emerge reddish-purple, transforming to dark green, and then turn striking shades of yellow, orange, and red in fall. Once all the foliage has dropped, grooved, blue-grey bark becomes striking on a winter landscape.

Blue Beech has an attractive globular shape and has been successfully grown in both full shade and full sun locations. Make sure you provide ample moisture to ensure this tree thrives.

Discovery Japanese Elm is great for anyone who doesn't have a lot of time to maintain their trees as it doesn't drop many seeds. It has beautiful dark green foliage and is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. This elm is similar in shape to the American Elm but is roughly 30% smaller. Instead of having an irregular and broad-shaped crown as other Japanese Elms do, the Discovery Japenses Elm has symmetrical branching, an upright growth form, and develops a classic vase-like crown.

Blue Beech Quick Facts

Discovery Japanese Elm Quick Facts

Zone: 3b
Zone: 2a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: yes
Catkins: no
Nuts: Small nuts with earthy, sweet taste
Growth rate: slow
Growth rate: medium
Life span: short
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none