Accolade Elm
Ulmus 'Morton'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Deciduous Tree
Plant Family: Ulmaceae
Plant Description: This large deciduous tree is derived from an elm hybrid planted at Morton Arboretum in 1924. It shows resistance to Dutch elm disease. The dark green leaves are asymmetrically almond-shaped with serrated edges and defined veins. Its attractive vase shape and yellow fall color make it a distinguished landscape tree well-suited to street plantings. Long-lived and tolerant of drought and poor soils.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Tree - Deciduous
Plant Care: Tree - Deciduous (single-stemmed woody plants that lose their leaves every winter): Prune regularly to promote health, provide air circulation, maintain a desirable shape, and to remove dead or damaged branches. Pruning is best done in late winter to early spring for most trees. With spring blooming trees, prune after the blooms are spent. Choose species that are resistant to pest damage. Monitor the tree for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis. Protect the trunk especially where maintenance activities, such as mowing, may cause damage. Newly planted trees in areas with high exposure should have the trunk protected during the winter.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 25-50' tall x 25-35' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Tree, Perimeter Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Dark Green
Bloom Colors: Green, Inconspicuous
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - May
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 8
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Planting Path
- Turf Alternatives
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
