About
Narrowly conical, deciduous tree eventually reaching about 8m tall and 4m wide, with broad mid-green leaves, suffused golden-yellow and crowded along the branches. Clusters of tiny red flowers in early spring are followed by green winged fruits in late spring.
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, North-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeTrees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See tree cultivation for further advice
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 resistanceMay be susceptible to Dutch elm disease (said to be more resistant than many other elm species), coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora