Ulmus carpinifolia 'Variegata' (Elm)

Ulmus carpinifolia 'Variegata' (Elm) Details

This variety of Variegated Elm is a stately, deciduous tree grown for its colourful foliage. The leaves emerge in spring heavily variegated with cream and green, then develop yellow tones in autumn before falling. It grows with an upright and somewhat narrow habit to about 20 m tall and 8 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site with some shelter. It its tolerant of frost, cool climates, poor soils, and dry periods. The Variegated Elm is commonly grown as a specimen in parks or a large garden, or used in avenue planting.