Species: Ulmus glabra

(ul'mus glÄ'brÃ¥)

Scotch Elm; Wych Elm

Found on Course Walks

High pH

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Cultivars

Several cultivars of this species are available in Europe but due its invasive nature here only a few are available in the U.S. The two below are commonly found in the trade.

'Camperdownii', 'Pendula'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

Height: 80'-100' H; 50'-70' W

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: Large, massive, open

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 4b

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Moisture Tolerance: Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

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