Appearing as a giant bonsai, the flexible branches and dense foliage of this Ulmus parvifolia 'Yatsubusa' specimen lends itself very well to training.
Ulmus parv. 'Yatsubusa' specimen
The 10'H x 14'W size of this monster is impressive and gets better the closer you get. Its corky bark is furrowed giving it an even older presence in the landscape.
close up of Ulmus parv. 'Yatsubusa' trunk & bark
The tiny serrated leaves give the tree a very delicate texture and glow bright yellow in the spring.
Leaves of Ulmus parv. 'Yatsubusa' just starting to change yellow for fall
Ulmus parv. 'Yatsubusa' fall color