About
A large deciduous tree, reaching about 30m high, with a narrow habit, often with an arching leader, and short branches with pendent branchlets. Broad, toothed, dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn, and tiny red flowers in spring are followed by clusters of green winged seeds.
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
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Native toBritish Isles
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in summer, or by seed, see trees and shrubs from seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, bark beetles, leafhoppers and elm gall mites
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Dutch elm disease, coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora