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Camperdown Elm

Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii'

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Overview

The Camperdown Elm, Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii', features a unique weeping form, reaching heights up to 25 ft, with a spread of 30-40 ft. Its twisted branches form a dense canopy of dark green leaves, providing lush shade. Hardy in USDA zones 4-6, it prefers full sun to partial shade, and moist, well-drained soils. The non-invasive root system suits small gardens and parks, making it a captivating focal point.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 3–10Climate Temperate
Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — features a unique weeping form
Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — reaching heights up to 25 ftCamperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — features a unique weeping formCamperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — Hardy in USDA zones 4-6, it prefers full sun to partial shade, and moist, well-drained soilsCamperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — Its twisted branches form a dense canopy of dark green leaves, providing lush shadeCamperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — The non-invasive root system suits small gardens and parks, making it a captivating focal pointCamperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — known scientifically as Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii'+6

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Ulmaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — with a spread of 30-40 ft
Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — reaching heights up to 25 ft
Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — features a unique weeping form
Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — Hardy in USDA zones 4-6, it prefers full sun to partial shade, and moist, well-drained soils
Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — Its twisted branches form a dense canopy of dark green leaves, providing lush shade
Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — The non-invasive root system suits small gardens and parks, making it a captivating focal point
Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — known scientifically as Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii'
Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — is a distinctive and ornamental deciduous tree renowned for its unique weeping form
Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — A cultivar of the Wych Elm
Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — it was first discovered in the 19th century at the Camperdown House in Scotland
Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — with the graft typically set at about 6 feet
Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — This tree is grafted onto a standard Wych Elm trunk
Camperdown Elm (Ulmus Glabra 'Camperdownii') — the Camperdown Elm presents a captivating canopy shape due to its contorted and weeping branches

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