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Ulmus pumila 'Beijing Gold' - leaves in autumn

Ulmus pumila 'Beijing Gold'

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(Dwarf Siberian Elm) New to us, this is a handsome, slow growing shrub in the short term or eventually very small, often multi-stemmed tree which has golden-green leaves in spring and summer which turn yellow and bronze before falling in autumn.

Very tolerant of dry soils and cold areas.

Best foliage colour typically seen when planted in a position with plenty of sun. Can be pruned to shape and kept small if required and grows well in a large container. 

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Supplied Size:
  • 3 litre pot (3-4 years old, 30-40 cm tall)

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New to us, this is a handsome, slow growing shrub in the short term or eventually very small, often multi-stemmed tree which has golden-green leaves in spring and summer which turn yellow and bronze before falling in autumn.

Best foliage colour typically seen when planted in a position with plenty of sun. Can be pruned to shape and kept small if required and grows well in a large container.


  • Position: Full sun or dappled shade.
  • Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. Avoid waterlogged soil.
  • Hardiness: Hardy.
  • Rate of Growth: Slow.
  • Habit: Eventually a large shrub or very small branching tree.
    • Height: up to 3 - 4 m (10 - 13 ft) if not pruned
    • Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
  • Notes: Ulmus pumila 'Beijing Gold' is resistant to Dutch elm disease.
How Much Sun
Full Sun, Light Shade
Eventual Size
Shrub - Large (3m+), Shrub - Medium (1.5m - 3m)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Dry/Sandy, Site: Windy
Special Features
Suitable for Containers, Habit - Architectural, Rare and Unusual, Foliage - Gold/Yellow, Screening/Hedge
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