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Ulmus x Patriot

Patriot Elm

  • »  Moderately vase-shaped oval to upright crown with strong branching
  • »  Pointed-oval textured glossy large dark green leaves
  • »  Foliage turns a golden colour in the fall
  • »  A hybrid developed by the US National Arboretum in 1980, released in 1993

15gal
$264.00
  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:18-20 m
  • Spread:14-16 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Salt Tolerant
Habit
• Upright
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Ulmus x 'Patriot'

Selected from over 600 hybrids, Ulmus 'Patriot' has a complicated parentage including at least 4 contributors. Initially selected for its tolerance of Dutch elm disease, it was later found to show high tolerance of elm leaf beetle. Pollution- and salt-tolerant too!

Fast-growing, it needs lots of room.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ulmus x 'Patriot'

A vigorous growing large shade tree with yellow fall colour. Excellent for large lawns and park settings.