About
Lutescens' is a medium to large deciduous tree to 15m high and 20m wide, initially vase-shaped before maturing to form a broadly rounded crown. Insignificant reddish-brown flowers are followed by winged fruits. Its ovate, coarsely-toothed leaves emerge a soft cream-yellow in spring turning greenish-yellow in summer and golden-yellow in autumn.
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, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
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