Ulmus 'Wingham'
elm 'Wingham'
Stately, fast-growing, upright, deciduous tree, eventually growing to about 30m tall, with oval mid to dark green leaves that turn golden-yellow in autumn. Insignificant reddish-brown flowers are followed by brown winged fruits. Significant resistance to Dutch elm disease
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Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Brown | Green | Brown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Gold Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ulmaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well drained soil in full sun or partial shade Note: this elm is an excellent host for the rare and endangered UK native White-letter Hairstreak butterfly that rely on elm trees for breeding habitat
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in summer. Chip budding and grafting may also be used
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, bark beetles, horse chestnut scale and elm gall mites
Diseases
A recent elm hybrid introduction, bred for its exceptional resistance to Dutch elm disease. May be susceptible to coral spot, honey fungus and phytophthora
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