Species: Eucommia ulmoides
(ue-kom'ee-ah ul-moy'deez)
Hardy Rubber Tree
Found on Course Walks
Dry Site Plants, Campus trees walk
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
Cultivars
No cultivars listed
Ornamental Characteristics
Tree > 30 feet
40' - 60'
Deciduous
round, wide spreading
tolerates heat; needs full sun
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
5b
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
Tolerates salty soil
glossy green foliage
Yes
Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
pest free
Bare Root Transplanting
Moderately difficult
Other
transplants readily in spring or fall, native to Central China
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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