ULMUS glabra ‘Lutescens’ (Golden Elm)

Botincal Name: Ulmus blabra ‘Lutescens’

Cultivar: ‘Lutescens’

Common Names: Golden Elm

Plant Type: Ornamental tree

Flower Colour: Insignificant

Foliage: Bright, greenish-gold, broafly obovate leaves up to 16cm long. Turning yellow in autumn
– In spring, new growth is a pale lime-green

Height: 10M

Width: 12M

Plant Uses: Create foliage contrast in larger parks, gardens and properties

Light: Full sun

Soil: Moist, well drained soil

Wartering: Water in well and keep soil moist until the tree is established

Fertilising: Slow-release fertiliser when planting and again after new growth appears

Pruning: Pruning is not neccsarily required unless to remove damaged wood
– Pruning when planting tree can encourage new growth