ULMUS

glabra Camperdownii

Weeping Elm Camperdownii

DESCRIPTION:

A spreading umbrella shaped weeping tree with strong pendulous branching. The foliage is dark green, large and rounded. Pale green flowers in Spring, followed by clusters of pale green seeds. Leaves turn yellow in autumn.  Frost hardy.

HEIGHT x WIDTH:

4 metres x 5 metres

SHAPE:

Spreading umbrella shaped weeping habit.

FOLIAGE:

Large dark green, rounded foliage turns yellow in Autumn.

FLOWERS:

Pale green flowers in Spring.

COMMENTS:

Detail to pruning can achieve a beautiful specimen or shade tree.

TREE CARE:

Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears, provide a firm stake for support. During dormancy, prune to an outward pointing bud. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.