Ulmus 'New Horizon'PBR
elm 'New Horizon'
An upright, vigorous tree with adense, conical crown. The leaves are dark green, up to 10cm long, with a double-toothed edge. Pale green flowers are sparsely produced in early spring followed by winged fruit in late spring. A hybrid between Japanese and Siberian elms (U. davidiana var. japonica and U. pumila)
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Size
Ultimate height
8–12 metresTime to ultimate height
more than 50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | Green | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ulmaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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 sun or semi-shade
Propagation
Propagate by greenwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, bark beetles, horse chestnut scale and elm gall mites
Diseases
May be susceptible to coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora. Resistant to Dutch elm disease
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