Ulmus glabra ‘Camperdownii’ (Scotch Elm)
Scotch Elm 'Camperdownii', Camperdown Elm
Ulmus glabra ‘Camperdownii’ (Scotch Elm) is a large weeping tree forming a handsome dome of branches that gracefully weep, sometimes almost kissing the ground. Its dark green, sandpapery leaves turn golden-yellow in the fall. A most attractive specimen tree or shade tree. However, Scotch Elm is susceptible to the Dutch Elm disease, which causes wilt and death.
- Grows up to 15-25 ft. tall (4-8 m) and 20-30 ft. wide (16-9 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Ulmaceae |
| Genus | Ulmus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
15' - 25' (4m - 7m) |
| Spread |
20' - 30' (6m - 9m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 |
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Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 6 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Ulmaceae |
| Genus | Ulmus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
15' - 25' (4m - 7m) |
| Spread |
20' - 30' (6m - 9m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| 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 |
