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Ulmus procera (English elm)
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40m
Max height
Max height
15m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ulmus procera
Other names
English elm
Genus
Ulmus Ulmus
Species
U. procera - U. procera is a broadly upright, deciduous tree with broadly ovate, dark green leaves, rough above, paler and hairy beneath. Tiny, red flowers in early spring are followed by winged, green fruit in late spring.
Ulmus procera is: Deciduous
Habit
Broad-crowned, Upright
Flower
Insignificant or absent, 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
Resistant but not immune to Dutch elm disease.
Dutch elm disease , Honey fungus Dutch elm disease , Honey fungus
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings, Suckers
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Where to grow
Ulmus procera (English elm) will reach a height of 40m and a spread of 15m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers rich, moist loam. Tolerates light shade, drought, and air pollution. Site carefully as grows large rapidly. Branches are brittle and easily damaged by strong winds and heavy snow/frost.
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)
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Botanical name
Ulmus procera
Other names
English elm
Genus
Ulmus Ulmus
Species
U. procera - U. procera is a broadly upright, deciduous tree with broadly ovate, dark green leaves, rough above, paler and hairy beneath. Tiny, red flowers in early spring are followed by winged, green fruit in late spring.
Native to
Southern Europe, Western Europe
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Broad-crowned, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Insignificant or absent, 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
Resistant but not immune to Dutch elm disease.
Specific diseases
Dutch elm disease , Honey fungus
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings, Suckers
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Where to grow
Ulmus procera (English elm) will reach a height of 40m and a spread of 15m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Low Maintenance, Foliage only, Specimen tree
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers rich, moist loam. Tolerates light shade, drought, and air pollution. Site carefully as grows large rapidly. Branches are brittle and easily damaged by strong winds and heavy snow/frost.
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 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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