Ulmus Lutece (Elm)
Details:
A disease-resistant hybrid, Ulmus lutece has been bred to take the place of our wonderful lost English Elm.
 Attracts | Wildlife |
|---|---|
 Habit (Shape) | Upright |
 Hardiness | Hardy (Cold winter) |
 Height (when grown) | 7-12m |
 Leaf Colour | Green |
 Lighting | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
 Position | Exposed, Sheltered, Some Protection |
 Soil Type | Acidic, Chalky / Alkaline, Clay, Most soils, Well-drained |
Description
A disease-resistant hybrid, Ulmus lutece has been bred to take the place of our wonderful lost English Elm.
Medium to large tree with an ascending crown, will provide a fairly large canopy of mid-green oval leaves, turning yellow in autumn.
It is wind resistant, hardy and tolerated Urban pollution. It is helpful to insects and is an ideal host for the rare White- Letter Hairstreak butterfly. It is important to keep well-watered in dry weather and mulch well.
Cultivation: Tolerant to Urban pollution and costal positions
Soil: Rich fertile, well-drained soil.
Position: Full Sun, wind resistant
Foliage: Deciduous, green oval leaves
Flowering: Flowers from an early age
Habit: Upright
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Growth: Fast growing
Benefits to Wildlife: Yes, especially endangered White-Letter Hairstreak butterfly
Height & Spread in 10 years: 6m x 5m (approx.)
