About
Deciduous tree with a rounded crown, to 12m tall, with pale grey and orange flaky bark, and red-flushed dark green leaves, that turn yellow in autumn. Clusters of tiny, red, bell-shaped flowers are produced and green to brown winged fruits follow, from early to late spring as the leaves open.
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 typeSand, Chalk, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toChina
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