Holy Leaves

This Chinese Elm has some sort of bug eating through all of its millions of leaves. If you know anything about Chinese Elms, you'll know they're like the weed of trees. In the spring, they spread seeds everywhere and little sprouts begin to grow everywhere. The roots go deep and strong so quickly that if you don't find the sprout before it reaches 6", you'll have to get out the shovel.
On a positive note, this Chinese Elm offers a great deal of shade to the house in an otherwise hot climate

However, my favourite thing about this tree is that these holey leaves are awe inspiring.
They're beautiful as they float around in the light breeze. That's why I've chosen to entitle this entry "Holy" rather than holey. Rather than being a weedy tree leaf, they're a work of art - made by lots of tiny little bugs - creating something to momentarily take my breath away as I stand there in the light breeze watching the leaves.