Ulmus Minor ‘Picturata’ (Silver Variegated Elm)
Ulmus Minor ‘Picturata’ (Silver Variegated Elm)
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Ulmus Minor ‘Picturata’ (Silver Variegated Elm) is an ornamental deciduous tree valued for its distinctive green leaves marked with creamy-white or silvery variegation. The contrasting foliage brightens garden spaces and creates visual interest throughout the growing season, while the tree develops an attractive branching structure as it matures.
Ideal for feature planting in larger gardens, parks and landscaped settings, Ulmus Minor ‘Picturata’ (Silver Variegated Elm) offers a distinctive alternative to ordinary green-leaved shade trees. Its elegant form and patterned foliage make it a standout choice for gardeners looking to add texture, contrast and seasonal character to an outdoor space.
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Mature height
Approximately 15–20 metres.
Mature width
Approximately 10–13 metres, forming a broad, open or domed canopy.
Spacing
Allow approximately 10–13 metres between trees, buildings and major structures to accommodate the mature canopy and extensive root system.
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous.
Foliage
Green foliage heavily mottled, streaked and splashed with creamy white, creating an overall silver appearance; small reddish-green flowers; pale green samaras; yellow to yellow-brown autumn foliage.Green foliage heavily mottled, streaked and splashed with creamy white, creating an overall silver appearance; small reddish-green flowers; pale green samaras; yellow to yellow-brown autumn foliage.
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Small, inconspicuous flowers appear from late winter into early spring, generally before the leaves emerge. Flat, papery samaras develop during spring and mature shortly afterwards.
Sun tolerance
Full sun to partial shade. It adapts to various soil types but performs best in fertile, moisture-retentive soil with reliable drainage.
Maintenance
Low to moderate. Water regularly during establishment, mulch the root zone and undertake formative pruning while young to develop a sound branch structure. Remove dead, damaged or crossing branches when necessary and monitor for elm pests and diseases, as Ulmus minor can be susceptible to Dutch elm disease.
Root System
Extensive, vigorous and broadly spreading, with the potential to produce suckers. Provide generous root space and avoid planting close to buildings, drains, paving or confined garden beds