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feathered elm

Ulmus glabra

Genus: Ulmus
Family: Ulmaceae
Common Names: mountain elm, Scotch elm, smooth-leaved elm, witch elm, wych elm

About this plant

Large deciduous tree reaching about 45m tall, developing a dome-shaped crown with spreading branches. Broad, toothed, dark green leaves to 15cm long, rough above, downy beneath, turn yellow in autumn and tiny red flowers in spring are followed by clusters of green winged fruits crowding the branches

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

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

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

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverBanks Slopes

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

Wider Than 8 Metres

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years