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    Ulmus Minor Louis Van Houtte

    Ulmus Minor Louis Van Houtte

    Golden Elm

    $150.00
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    Ulmus minor 'Louis Van Houtte', commonly known as the Golden Elm, is a striking deciduous tree prized for its brilliant golden-yellow foliage that brings colour and contrast to the garden from spring through autumn. Fresh new growth emerges a vibrant golden-yellow before softening to rich lime-gold during summer, creating a glowing canopy that stands out against darker green trees and shrubs.

    With its upright habit maturing into a broad, rounded canopy, 'Louis Van Houtte' makes an exceptional feature tree for larger gardens, parks and avenues. Hardy, adaptable and easy to grow, it provides welcome summer shade before its foliage turns buttery yellow in autumn.

    Why You'll Love Ulmus minor 'Louis Van Houtte'

    • Brilliant golden-yellow foliage throughout the growing season
    • Excellent feature and shade tree
    • Attractive rounded canopy
    • Beautiful yellow autumn colour
    • Fast growing and hardy
    • Provides cooling summer shade
    • Adaptable to a wide range of soils
    • Low maintenance once established


    • Expected 5 Year Height 6.0 M Width 6.0 M

    Is Ulmus Minor Louis Van Houtte suitable for my garden?

    Ulmus Minor Louis Van Houtte is best suited in a position that gets

    • Partial shade
    • Full sun

    Ulmus Minor Louis Van Houtte is

    • Wind Tolerant
    • Frost Tolerant
    • Coastal Friendly
    • Drought resistant
    • Deciduous
    • Cold hardy
    • Drought resistant once established

    Ulmus Minor Louis Van Houtte will thrive in soil that is

    • Clay
    • Nutrient rich
    • Normal
    • Stoney

    How to establish your Ulmus Minor Louis Van Houtte?

    Plant Ulmus minor 'Louis Van Houtte' in full sun for the richest golden foliage.

    For best performance:

    Choose a position with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
    Allow plenty of space for the mature canopy.
    Plant away from buildings and overhead power lines.

    Light shade is tolerated but may reduce the intensity of the golden foliage.

    How to maintain your Ulmus Minor Louis Van Houtte once established?

    Water deeply once or twice a week during the first one to two growing seasons while the tree establishes.

    Once established, Golden Elm is reasonably drought tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.

    Feed young trees each spring with:

    Compost or well-rotted organic matter.
    A balanced slow-release fertiliser for deciduous trees if required.

    Established trees generally require little additional feeding.

    Minimal pruning is required.

    For best results:

    Remove dead, damaged or crossing branches during winter dormancy.
    Develop a strong framework while the tree is young.
    Remove any basal suckers or unwanted shoots as they appear.

    Avoid heavy pruning, which can detract from the tree's natural form.

    Golden Elm is highly frost hardy and well suited to gardens throughout New Zealand.

    Young trees benefit from:

    A layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
    Protection from grazing animals while establishing.

    Ulmus minor 'Louis Van Houtte' is generally hardy and easy to grow.

    Occasionally inspect for:

    Aphids
    Scale insects
    Elm leaf beetle where present
    Fungal leaf spot in prolonged wet conditions

    Maintaining good tree health through watering during dry periods and removing damaged branches will help minimise problems.
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