About
An upright, vigorous tree with a dense, conical crown. Pale green flowers are sparsely produced in early spring followed by winged fruit in late spring. The leaves are dark green, up to 10cm long, with a double-toothed edge. A hybrid between Japanese and Siberian elms (U. davidiana var. japonica and U. pumila)
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 typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full heightMore than 50 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil in sun or semi-shade
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by greenwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, bark beetles, horse chestnut scale and elm gall mites
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora. Resistant to Dutch elm disease