Ulmus × hollandica 'Dampieri Aurea'

RHS Plant Profile

Dutch elm 'Dampieri Aurea'

Synonyms

Ulmus × hollandica 'Wredei'
Ulmus 'Wredei Aurea'
Ulmus 'Wredei'
Ulmus minor 'Dampieri Aurea'

Trees

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Narrowly conical, deciduous tree eventually reaching about 8m tall and 4m wide, with broad mid-green leaves, suffused golden-yellow and crowded along the branches. Clusters of tiny red flowers in early spring are followed by green winged fruits in late spring

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

4-8 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 10–20 years
Max Spread: 2.5-4 metres
Max Height: 4-8 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand

Moisture: Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade

Aspect: East–facing or South–facing or West–facing or North–facing
Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H7

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Ulmaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Habit: Columnar upright
Genus: Ulmus are deciduous trees, often large, with elliptic or ovate leaves often colouring well in autumn; inconspicuous flowers are followed by winged fruits
Name Status: Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. See tree cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer. Chip budding and grafting may also be used

Suggested planting locations and garden types

Architectural
Coastal
Cottage and informal garden
Wildlife gardens

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, bark beetles, horse chestnut scale and elm gall mites

Diseases

May be susceptible to Dutch elm disease (said to be more resistant than many other elm species), coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora