Overview

Ulmus uyematsui is a spreading branched trees in the genus Ulmus, part of the Ulmaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ulmus uyematsui grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.

About

Ulmus uyematsui is a spreading-branched deciduous tree in the elm family (Ulmaceae). It prefers full sun to partial shade and does best in well-drained soils. The species tolerates chalk, clay, loam or sand across acid to alkaline pH and suits east, south or west aspects. Flowering occurs in March to April, and the tree is rated H6 (very hardy) in the UK.

About the genus

Elms are deciduous and semi-deciduous trees comprising the genus Ulmus in the family Ulmaceae. They are distributed over most of the Northern Hemisphere, inhabiting the temperate and tropical-montane regions of North America and Eurasia, ranging southward in Western Asia to Iran, in Africa to Libya, and in Southeast Asia into Indonesia.

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In the garden

Ulmus uyematsui is a spreading-branched tree in the Ulmaceae valued for its clear seasonal cycle: leaf fall in winter and a brief spring flowering in March to April. It is a deciduous elm that fits into larger-planting schemes where a spreading canopy is wanted rather than a narrow avenue specimen. Plant it where it will receive full sun or partial shade and in soil that drains freely; the species accepts chalk, clay, loam or sand and tolerates acid, neutral and alkaline pH. Siting on east-, south- or west-facing positions is appropriate and the tree will cope in both exposed and sheltered locations. Its H6 rating means it is very hardy in UK conditions, so established specimens withstand colder winters without special winter protection. Use Ulmus uyematsui in coastal belts, cottage or informal borders and wildlife-focused schemes where a spreading-branched elm can provide structure. Allow room for its lateral growth habit when planning nearby planting and aim for well-drained soil at planting to reduce waterlogging. Its short March–April flowering is a discreet seasonal cue beneath the crown.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Ulmus

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H6

Plant details

Ulmus uyematsui size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Trees

Habit

Spreading branched

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Ulmus uyematsui

Propagation

Seed, Softwood cuttings, Chip budding, Grafting

Pest resistance

Aphids, Bark beetles, Horse chestnut scale, Elm gall mites

Disease resistance

Dutch elm disease, Coral spot, Honey fungus, Phytophthora

Frequently asked questions