Ulmus glabra Lutescens (Golden Elm)

Luminous, Ulmus glabra 'Lutescens' (Golden Elm) is a medium to large deciduous tree of vase-shaped habit in youth, becoming broadly rounded with age. Its ovate, serrated leaves emerge pale yellow in spring, deepening to greenish-yellow in summer and turning golden-yellow in the fall. Inconspicuous reddish-brown flowers appear in spring. A most attractive specimen tree or shade tree. However, Golden Elm is susceptible to the Dutch Elm disease, which causes wilt and death.

• Grows up to 40-50 ft. tall (12-15 m) and 50-60 ft. wide (15-18 m).
• A full sun or partial shade lover, this tree is easily grown in any well-drained soils. Drought tolerant.
• Perfect as a specimen plant.
• Keep an eye out for aphids, leafhoppers, gall mites and Dutch elm disease.
• Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer. Chip budding and grafting may also be used.