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Accolade® hybrid elm
Ulmus davidiana var. japonica 'Morton'


Not Native

Synonyms
Ulmus 'Morton' ACCOLADE; Ulmus japonica x Ulmus wilsoniana 'Accolade'
Dimensions
Height: 50.0 ft. to 60.0 ft.
Spread: 20.0 ft. to 40.0 ft.
Growth Form
Tree
Program Association
Approved Street Trees
Sun Requirements
Full Sun
Water Requirements
Low, Moderate
Season of Bloom
March, April
Flower Color
Green Shades, Inconspicious
Leaf Color
Green Shades
Aggressiveness
No City Data
Design Considerations
Air Pollution Tolerant, Fall Color, Streetscape Plants
Duration
Perennial
Soil Type
Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone
No City Data
Hazards/Toxic
No City Data.

Notes

Very tough tree adaptable to almost any site and can handle drought stress. Resistant to elm leaf beetle and Dutch elm disease. Needs to be pruned more regularly than other trees in youth to maintain good structure. Has been very reliable in Fort Collins. Fall color is a golden yellow.