Ulmus × hollandica 'Dampieri Aurea'
Dutch elm 'Dampieri Aurea'
Narrowly conical, deciduous tree eventually reaching about 8m tall and 4m wide, with broad mid-green leaves, suffused golden-yellow and crowded along the branches. Clusters of tiny red flowers in early spring are followed by green winged fruits in late spring
Synonyms
Ulmus × hollandica 'Wredei'Ulmus 'Wredei Aurea'
see moreUlmus 'Wredei'
Ulmus minor 'Dampieri Aurea'
Size
Ultimate height
4–8 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Green Gold Yellow | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Gold Yellow | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ulmaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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. See tree cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer. Chip budding and grafting may also be used
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, bark beetles, horse chestnut scale and elm gall mites
Diseases
May be susceptible to Dutch elm disease (said to be more resistant than many other elm species), coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora
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