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Morton Japanese Elm - ACCOLADE®

Tagged as: Accolade, Ulmus, elm

Botanical Name: Ulmus davidiana var. japonica 'Morton'
Common Name: Morton Japanese Elm - ACCOLADE®

Updated 2/2013


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Height:
50-60' Spread: 30-40' Habit/Form: Upright to vase Growth rate: Fast  Zones: 5-8

Cultural requirements: Shows good resistance to Dutch Elm Disease (DED), elm yellows and elm leaf beetle; prefers rich, moist soils but grows well under a variety of conditions; pH tolerant; shows good soil salt tolerance.

Ornamental Characteristics: Graceful vase-shaped habit, vigorous growth rate; glossy dark green foliage and yellow fall color.

Use in the Landscape: Specimen or grouping for streets, parks, and large lawns.

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