About
Slow-growing, deciduous, rounded shrub or small tree about 2-3m tall, making a mound of weeping, glossy, toothed, oval dark green leaves, turning dark yellow in autumn. Small insignificant reddish brown flowers in early spring are followed by brown winged fruiits.
About the genus
Ulmus are deciduous trees, often large, with elliptic or ovate leaves often colouring well in autumn; inconspicuous flowers are followed by winged fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Trees
HabitPendulous weeping
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in summer. Chip budding and grafting may also be used
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, bark beetles, horse chestnut scale and elm gall mites
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Dutch elm disease, coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora