This plant is tolerant of urban conditions but is susceptible to Verticillium wilt. Fall color is not showy. Service life is 30 years. This tree has variable hardiness. Only cold-hardy seed sources or cultivars should be grown in Ohio.
Foliage is dark green and the tree holds foliage late into the fall.
Fall color ranges from yellow to plum in color. Attractive flaking bark gives rise to the common name. This plant is resistant to Dutch elm disease, elm yellows and elm leaf beetle. This tree is extremely urban tolerant and can be grown in sidewalk cuts. Service life is 30-plus years.