About
Spreading, deciduous or semi-evergreen tree about 18m tall, with small, leathery, glossy rich green leaves to 8cm long, that turn yellow or red in autumn, then remain on the branches until midwinter. Tiny red flowers from late summer to autumn are followed by winged green fruit 8mm across in late 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, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageDeciduous, Semi evergreen
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Cottage and informal garden
Native toFar East
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. Propagate by seed, see trees and shrubs from seed
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. Shows strong resistance to Dutch elm disease