Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii'

Species	:	Ulmus Glabra Camperdownii
Common Name(s)	:	Camperdown Elm
Tree Features	:	Large Leaves
Genus	:	Ulmus
Seasons of Interest	:	Spring Interest,Summer Interest
Shape	:	Weeping
Mature Size	:	Small (under 10m)
Tree Type	:	Deciduous Broad Leaf
Tree uses	:	Coastal Planting,Small Gardens
Tolerances	:	Wind-resistant
Tree uses	:	Urban Sites,Garden,Parkland Trees,Restricted Spaces

The Camperdown Elm is a form of Wych Elm. The original appeared at Camperdown House, near Dundee, in 1850.

The Camperdown Elm is a form of Wych Elm.

The original appeared at Camperdown House, near Dundee, in 1850.

It produces clusters of attractive hop like flowers in the spring and its lustrous leaves add well to its effect.

A small weeping tree with a dome shaped head; it looks good growing in a lawn in parks and gardens.

It remains neat and compact, and is generally considered to be resistant to Dutch elm disease but only because it doesn’t attain the height to attract the infecting beetle.

Mature height: 5-10m

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