JAPANESE NIGHT RIDER ELM  Ulmus davidiana var. japonica ‘Night Rider’
• A striking dark‑foliaged Japanese Elm selection, noted for its purple‑bronze emerging leaves that mature to deep green, giving it a bold, high‑contrast appearance.
• Forms a broadly oval to vase‑shaped canopy with strong, upright branching and a clean, uniform structure suited to residential yards, boulevards, and parks.
• Thick‑textured foliage resists scorch and maintains density through hot prairie summers.
• Produces small, inconspicuous spring flowers followed by samaras.
• Highly resistant to Dutch Elm Disease and elm leaf beetle, offering strong reliability in urban landscapes.
• Performs well in prairie soils and shows good drought tolerance once established.
• Full Sun
• Zone 3, 10–12 m Height × 7–9 m Width
