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.
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.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4 – 6 |
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Heat Zones | 2 – 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Ulmus – Elms |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 40' – 50' (12m – 15m) |
Spread | 50' – 60' (15m – 18m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |