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    Ulmus Accolade™

    Scientific Name: Ulmus 'Morton'

    Also Known As

    • Ulmus 'Accolade'
    • ELM
    • Morton Elm - Accolade™

    Plant type

    tree

    size

    • H: 50'-60'
    • W: 30'-40'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Ulmus Accolade™ plant details

    Ulmus Accolade™ is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ulmus Accolade™

    Plant type: tree
    Plant family: ulmaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 30 FT - 40 FT - wide, 50 FT - 60 FT - tall
    Uses: disease-resistant, fall color, pest resistant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ulmus Accolade™

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This outstanding vase-shaped selection (to 70') has arching limbs with attractive glossy-deep-green, disease-resistant foliage... a glossier and disease-resistant ?American Elm? (U. japonica x wilsoniana) S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Graceful, vase-shaped, American elm habit; vigorous growth rate; dark green, glossy foliage; excellent disease and pest resistance; drought tolerance; and good yellow fall color. The parent tree, known to be a hybrid of U. japonica x U. wilsoniana, measures 60' in height with a 40' spread.

    By: Chicagoland Grows® Plant Introduction Program

    Gardening facts about Ulmus Accolade™ plant

    How to Grow Ulmus Accolade™

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Ulmus x hollandica 'Jacqueline Hillier'

    aka Ulmus carpinifolius 'Jacqueline Hillier', Ulmus x elegantissima 'Jacqueline Hillier', Jacqueline Hillier Dwarf Elm, Jacqueline Hillier Shrub Dutch Elm

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-12'

    Width: 8'-12'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Ulmus x hollandica 'Jacqueline Hillier' foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii'

    aka Camperdown Elm, Camperdown Scotch Elm

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 20'-25'

    Width: 18'-20'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii' form by Karl Gercens III
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    Ulmus x viminalis 'Aurea'

    aka Ulmus procera 'Aurea', Ulmus procera 'Viminalis Aurea', Aurea English Elm, Aurea Golden English Elm, Gold-leaved English Elm

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 40'-60'

    Width: 40'-60'

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Ulmus x viminalis 'Aurea' foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido'

    aka Dwarf Princess Elm, Hokkaido Chinese Elm, Hokkaido Dwarf Chinese Elm, Hokkaido Japanese Elm, Hokkaido Miniature Elm, Lazy Man's Bonsai

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Ulmus parvifolia 'Hokkaido' foliage, form by Far Reaches Farm
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    Ulmus parvifolia

    aka Ulmus parviflora, Chinese Elm, Lace Bark Elm

    Plant Type

    Tree

    Zones

    4b-9b

    Size

    Height: 40'-50'

    Width: 40'-50'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ulmus parvifolia foliage by Bri Weldon
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