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Ulmus 'Lutece' (Elm 'Lutece')
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15m
Max height
Max height
6m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 Years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ulmus 'Lutece'
Other names
Elm 'Lutece', Ulmus Lutèce, Ulmus 'Nanguen', Triumph elm
Genus
Ulmus Ulmus
Variety or Cultivar
'Lutece' _ 'Lutece' is a concial to vase-shaped, deciduous tree with upright branches bearing broadly ovate to broadly obovate, veined, coarsely-toothed, dark green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Clusters of red-flushed, green flowers in spring are followed by light green, winged fruit.
Ulmus 'Lutece' is: Deciduous
Habit
Conical, Upright
Flower
Light green, Flushed red in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Gall mites , Leafhoppers Aphids , Gall mites , Leafhoppers
Diseases
Highly resistant to Dutch elm disease.
Dutch elm disease Dutch elm disease
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation
Sow seed outdoors or in a cold frame in autumn or spring.
Propagation methods
Budding, Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Ulmus 'Lutece' (Elm 'Lutece') will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. An excellent specimen or street tree. Highly resistant to Dutch elm disease.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Ulmus 'Lutece'
Other names
Elm 'Lutece', Ulmus Lutèce, Ulmus 'Nanguen', Triumph elm
Genus
Ulmus Ulmus
Variety or Cultivar
'Lutece' _ 'Lutece' is a concial to vase-shaped, deciduous tree with upright branches bearing broadly ovate to broadly obovate, veined, coarsely-toothed, dark green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Clusters of red-flushed, green flowers in spring are followed by light green, winged fruit.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Conical, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Light green, Flushed red in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Gall mites , Leafhoppers
Diseases
Highly resistant to Dutch elm disease.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation
Sow seed outdoors or in a cold frame in autumn or spring.
Propagation methods
Budding, Grafting, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Ulmus 'Lutece' (Elm 'Lutece') will reach a height of 15m and a spread of 6m after 20-50 Years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Plant in any well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. An excellent specimen or street tree. Highly resistant to Dutch elm disease.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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