Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii'

Common name(s): Camperdown Elm, Weeping Elm, Scotch Elm

Family: Ulmaceae Synonym(s): Ulmus glabra var. pendula, Ulmus glabra var. pendula camperdowii, Ulmus montana pendula nova, Ulmus scampstoniensis pendula

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Bark (Upper)

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Plant Properties

Origin(s)

United Kingdom

U.K.: Cultivar

Plant Type

Deciduous Tree

Climate Range(s) - Habitat

Temperate Cool, Temperate Warm

Temperate Cool,

Temperate Warm

Aspect Range(s)

Sun - Full, Shade - Light

Sun - Full,

Shade - Light

Habitat Range(s)

Garden, Landscape

Garden,

Landscape

Habitat Zone(s)

Garden, Moist areas, Moist Slopes, Open areas, Well drained

Garden,

Moist areas,

Moist Slopes,

Open areas,

Well drained

Mature Height

9-10m, 10-15m

9-10m,

10-15m

Mature Width

9-10m, 10-15m

9-10m,

10-15m

Plant Shape

Branches Pendulous / Weeping

Domed - Broad

Standard

Branches Pendulous / Weeping,

Domed - Broad,

Standard

Growth Rate

Slow

Life Span

150-200yrs

Leaf Properties

Colour (front)

Glossy, Green Dark

Glossy,

Green Dark

Colour (back)

Green

Colour(s) Autumn

Yellow, Yellow Light, Yellow-golden

Yellow,

Yellow Light,

Yellow-golden

Shape(s)

Elliptical

Aroma

None

Texture (front)

Rough / Scabrous

Texture (back)

Pubescent

Fine

Leaf Width(s)

80-90mm, 90-100mm

80-90mm,

90-100mm

Margin

Serrate

Bark / Stem / Culm Properties

Colour(s) Upper

Grey Dark , Grey-brown

Grey Dark,

Grey-brown

Texture(s) Upper

Furrowed

Rough / Scabrous

Tessellated

Furrowed,

Rough / Scabrous,

Tessellated

Rigid

Trunk / Stem Construction(s)

Wood Fibres / Solid

Trunk / Stem / Culm Cross Section

Terete

Flower Properties

Gender: Bisexual

Time(s)

Spring - Spring

Flower Colour(s)

Red-green, Green Light

Red-green,

Green Light

Flower Shape(s)

Filamental Cyathiform

Aroma(s)

None

Pollinator(s)

Bees

Male and Female Flowers, Borne

On Same Plant

Fruit Properties

Type

Samara

Outer Colour(s)

Brown Light, Yellow Light

Brown Light,

Yellow Light

Outer Texture

Papery

Velvety / Velutinous

Papery,

Velvety / Velutinous

Aroma

None

Root Properties

Type

Plate

Soil Properties

Type(s)

Clay, Clay-loam, Loam, Sandy-loam, Sand, Calcareous, Hummus Rich, Organic Matter

Clay,

Clay-loam,

Loam,

Sandy-loam,

Sand,

Calcareous,

Hummus Rich,

Organic Matter

pH Range(s)

Slightly Acid, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline

Slightly Acid,

Neutral,

Slightly Alkaline

Condition(s)

Moist

Fertile , Deep , Well Drained

Fertile,

Deep,

Well Drained

Salinities

None

Other Properties / Uses

Bee Attraction

Poor

Bird Attraction

Nesting, Habitat

Nesting,

Habitat

Butterfly Attraction

None

Frog Habitat

None

Coastal

None

Edible(s)

None

Fire Retarding

Moderate

Drought Tolerance

Good

Frost Tolerance

Moderate

Snow Tolerance

None

Landscape Use

Good

Maintenance(s)

Pruning - Periodical, Pruning - Shaping

Pruning - Periodical,

Pruning - Shaping

Pests/Diseases

Aphid, Borers, Dutch Elm Disease, Elm Case Bearer, Elm Leaf Beetle, Scale, Sooty Mould, Thrip

Aphid,

Borers,

Dutch Elm Disease,

Elm Case Bearer,

Elm Leaf Beetle,

Scale,

Sooty Mould,

Thrip

Special Purpose(s)

Foliage-interesting, Garden-Cottage, Garden-Formal, Garden-Informal, Garden-Woodland, Playground Friendly, Screen, Shade tree-Heavy, Specimen, Sunny Moist, Weeping, Windbreak

Foliage-interesting,

Garden-Cottage,

Garden-Formal,

Garden-Informal,

Garden-Woodland,

Playground Friendly,

Screen,

Shade tree-Heavy,

Specimen,

Sunny Moist,

Weeping,

Windbreak

General Notes

A lovely specimen tree for larger lawn areas or garden beds. The Camperdown Elm was discovered in about 1835-40 as a yound contorted elm growing in the forest at Camperdown House in Dundee, Scotland, by David Taylor the head forester, for the Earl of Camperdown. The original tree which is growing on its own roots was relocated to the gardens of Camperdown House, where it still grows and is only about 3 metres tall, with a weeping habit and contorted branch structure. Final size of the tree will vary upon latitude and location as trees grown in 315 Eureka St., Ballarat Victoria, Australia have attained a height and spread of 13 metres, planted in the late 1800's.