About
Large deciduous tree reaching about 45m tall, developing a dome-shaped crown with spreading branches. Broad, toothed, dark green leaves to 15cm long, rough above, downy beneath, turn yellow in autumn and tiny red flowers in spring are followed by clusters of green winged fruits crowding the branches.
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, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See tree cultivation for further advice
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed, see trees and shrubs from seed. Propagate 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