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Ulmus glabra horizontalis

Scotch Elm, Ulmus glabra Horizontalis, Ulmus Horizontalis, Horizontal Elm, Spreading Elm, Spreading Elm Tree

Ulmus glabra horizontalis is a variety of Scotch Elm which is grown for its broad canopy and colourful foliage. The leaves emerge a lime-green colour in spring, age to mid-green, then develop orange tones in autumn before falling. It grows with an upright and broad habit to about 12 m tall and the same wide, though can be trimmed as necessary. Ulmus glabra horizontalis is commonly grown as a specimen and makes for a wonderful shade tree.

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The average plant height is 220 cm Standardised height of 1.8 metres.
$389.68
The average plant height is 240 cm Standardised height of 2 metres.
$416.50

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Trees
Height:12.00 m
Spread:12.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Hardy
Garden uses:Parks, Specimen
Garden styles:Alpine, Architectural, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asScotch Elm, Ulmus glabra Horizontalis, Ulmus Horizontalis, Horizontal Elm, Spreading Elm, Spreading Elm Tree
Sku15381

Ulmus glabra horizontalis Details

Ulmus glabra horizontalis is a variety of Scotch Elm which is grown for its broad canopy and colourful foliage. The leaves emerge a lime-green colour in spring, age to mid-green, then develop orange tones in autumn before falling. It grows with an upright and broad habit to about 12 m tall and the same wide, though can be trimmed as necessary. Best results with this tree are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained site with some shelter. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, poor soils, and dry periods. Ulmus glabra horizontalis is commonly grown as a specimen and makes for a wonderful shade tree.

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