How to Grow and Care for Wych elm

Wych elm, also known as Scots elm, Scotch elm, Mountain elm, Table-top Scotch elm

Wych elm is a hardy deciduous tree known for its durability in various environments, making it relatively easy to care for. Key care points include ensuring ample space for growth, as wych elm can become quite large, and providing well-drained soil to prevent waterlogging. Wych elm also benefits from occasional pruning to remove dead or diseased limbs and to maintain its shape as it matures.

Watering schedule: Every 2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Wych elm

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	5-9

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Varieties of Wych elm

Golden elm

Golden elm is a showy tree that features reddish-brown flowers. It has golden leaves that are intensified in bright sunlight and more muted when it grows in too much shade. A lime green coloration is seen in younger leaves, and as the seasons progress, the color will change to a deeper golden hue.

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Wych elm typically stands majestically at 70-100 ft (21-30 m) tall, graced with a broad, rounded crown. This tree thrives in its preference for enriched, moist, well-drained loamy soils and enjoys basking in the full embrace of the sun. The expansive canopy offers generous shade, but this magnificent specimen has a noted vulnerability to a pathogen that specifically targets its kind. Despite this susceptibility, some individual trees continue to live on as botanical treasures.