Ulmus, Golden Elm, Golden Wych Elm
Ulmusglabra 'Lutescens'

Family: Ulmaceae (ulm-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ulmus (ULM-us)
Species: glabra (GLAY-bruh)
Cultivar: Lutescens

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth

Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds