About
Stately, fast-growing, upright, deciduous tree, eventually reaching about 30m tall, with oval mid to dark green leaves that turn golden-yellow in autumn. Insignificant reddish-brown flowers are followed by brown winged fruits. Significant resistance to Dutch elm disease.
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
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spreadwider than 8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade Note: this elm is an excellent host for the rare and endangered UK native White-letter Hairstreak butterfly that rely on elm trees for breeding habitat
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate 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 resistanceA recent elm hybrid introduction, bred for its exceptional resistance to Dutch elm disease. May be susceptible to coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora