Ulmus glabra 'Lutescens'

Elm trees are deciduous or semi deciduous trees. The Wych Elm is deciduous, with smooth, grey bark that becomes grey-brown and grooved after 20 years. The twigs are dark grey and are covered in coarse hairs, and leaf buds are hairy, and purple-black. The leaves are larger than other elms, at 7-16 cm long, and are toothed, and have a characteristic asymmetrical base and tapering to a sudden point at the top. Clusters of red-purple hermaphrodite flowers appear before the leaves in early Spring, spaced out along the twigs and small branches, and are followed by small, winged fruits known as samaras that are dispersed by the wind. The golden wych elm has gold coloured leaves in full sun (lime green in shade)

Contributed by @debsue

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  Full sun to partial shade

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  Occasional watering

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  Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

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  Rich and free draining