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Ulmus lamellosa

Hebei elm

Deciduous tree with a rounded crown, to 12m tall, with pale grey and orange flaky bark, and red-flushed dark green leaves, that turn yellow in autumn. Clusters of tiny, red, bell-shaped flowers are produced and green to brown winged fruits follow, from early to late spring as the leaves open

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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Growing conditions
Sand
Chalk
Loam
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Red Green Green Brown
Summer Green
Autumn Yellow
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or North–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Ulmaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading branched
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

Correct

Plant range
China

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See tree cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by seed, see trees and shrubs from seed. Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer. Chip budding and grafting may also be used

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
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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