Ulmus 'Morton Glossy'
Tree Type: large shade tree
Hardiness Zone: 4
Height: 50-60 feet
Width: 35-40 feet
Sun: full to partial
Soil Composition: moist, well-drained
Growth Rate: fast
Maintenance: low to moderate
Water Needs: moderate
Wildlife: migrant birds
Flowers: inconspicuous flowers in early spring
Seed descriptions: small, oval seed case with wings for wind dispersal
Description: The classic American shade tree that has shown to be a prolific grower in Laramie when properly cared for and watered.
Ornamental Features: Large, lustrous, dark green summer foliage gives way to yellow fall color. Useful for home and commercial landscapes or parks or as street tree. Moderately tolerant of road salt spray.
Planting & Growing: Easily transplanted, quick to establish and regain rapid growth in most soil types. Adaptable to most soil types unless excessively wet. Avoid pruning elms during the growing season. Can tolerate six hours of direct light and partial sun/shade for four to six hours daily. Susceptible to Elm leaf miner, elm flea weevil and verticillium wilt as potential problems. The TRIUMPH™ elm has very good resistance to Dutch elm disease and is resistant to elm yellows; it also has good resistance to elm leaf beetle.
Best grown in front/back yards, and in the landscape parking strip, if greater than 8 feet wide, along city streets. Plant 10 feet from fire hydrants, ground mounted utility boxes, fences, shrubs, private sidewalks and driveways. Plant at least 20 feet from buildings. Plant at least 20 feet from all other trees. Plant 60 feet from overhead powerlines.
Ulmus 'Morton Glossy'
Tree Type: large shade tree
Hardiness Zone: 4
Height: 50-60 feet
Width: 35-40 feet
Sun: full to partial
Soil Composition: moist, well-drained
Growth Rate: fast
Maintenance: low to moderate
Water Needs: moderate
Wildlife: migrant birds
Flowers: inconspicuous flowers in early spring
Seed descriptions: small, oval seed case with wings for wind dispersal
Description: The classic American shade tree that has shown to be a prolific grower in Laramie when properly cared for and watered.
Ornamental Features: Large, lustrous, dark green summer foliage gives way to yellow fall color. Useful for home and commercial landscapes or parks or as street tree. Moderately tolerant of road salt spray.
Planting & Growing: Easily transplanted, quick to establish and regain rapid growth in most soil types. Adaptable to most soil types unless excessively wet. Avoid pruning elms during the growing season. Can tolerate six hours of direct light and partial sun/shade for four to six hours daily. Susceptible to Elm leaf miner, elm flea weevil and verticillium wilt as potential problems. The TRIUMPH™ elm has very good resistance to Dutch elm disease and is resistant to elm yellows; it also has good resistance to elm leaf beetle.
Best grown in front/back yards, and in the landscape parking strip, if greater than 8 feet wide, along city streets. Plant 10 feet from fire hydrants, ground mounted utility boxes, fences, shrubs, private sidewalks and driveways. Plant at least 20 feet from buildings. Plant at least 20 feet from all other trees. Plant 60 feet from overhead powerlines.
