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Ulmus × hollandica 'Jacqueline Hillier'

Dutch elm 'Jacqueline Hillier'

Slow-growing, deciduous shrub of neat, dense, rounded habit about 2.5m tall, with elliptic, mid-green leaves 3.5cm long, arranged in two rows along the stems, turn yellow in autumn, and last on the tree until early winter. Flowers are not usually produced

Synonyms
Ulmus × elegantissima 'Jaqueline'
Ulmus × elegantissima 'Jacqueline Hillier'
see moreUlmus minor 'Jacqueline Hillier'
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green Yellow
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Ulmaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Ulmus are deciduous trees, often large, with elliptic or ovate leaves often colouring well in autumn; inconspicuous flowers are followed by winged fruits

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer. Chip budding and grafting may also be used

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Hedging and screens
Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, bark beetles, horse chestnut scale and elm gall mites

Diseases

May be susceptible to Dutch elm disease, coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora

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