Ulmus glabra 'Lutescens'
Camperdown elm 'Lutescens'
'Lutescens' is a medium to large deciduous tree to 15m high and 20m wide, initially vase-shaped before maturing to form a broadly rounded crown. Its ovate, coarsely-toothed leaves emerge a soft cream-yellow in spring turning greenish-yellow in summer and golden-yellow in autumn. Insignificant reddish-brown flowers are followed by winged fruits
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown Red | Cream Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Green | |||
| Autumn | Gold Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Ulmaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer. Chip budding and grafting may also be used
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
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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