Wredei

Ulmus x hollandica

Wredei is a very popular hybrid Elm variety, with attractive serrated leaves.

Wredei has two particularly desirable features. Firstly, the young green leaves turn yellow in direct sunlight, giving the tree a golden green appearance from a distance.

Secondly, by Elm standards, it remains a small tree, reaching around 5m-6m after 10 years or so, with quite a narrow spread. This compact size makes it the best Elm tree for smaller spaces.

Wredei elm trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

2-year pot-grown tree £74.00
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 12L pot
Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)

Pre-order now for delivery in September 2025

How to grow

Wredei grows with a distinctly columnar appearance for the first few years, but starts to spread out a bit as it gets older.

History

Wredei was developed in Germany in the late 19th century and rapidly became popular in Europe and North America.

Wredei is also known as Dampieri Aurea and Golden Elm - in both cases alluding to the golden foliage colour.

Wredei characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
Growth habitUpright
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
PruningPrune hard
Growth rateAverage
Site conditionsCoastal siteOccasional floodingAir pollution
Leaf colourGreenYellow-green
Leaf colour - autumnYellow
Country of originGermany
Annual cycleDeciduous

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 15-Jul-2023.

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