Ulmus x hollandica 'Jacqueline Hillier' Shade with single deep blush-pink flowers

with single deep blush-pink flowers followed by dark purple brown leaves and blackish-purple shoots

dainty tree with semi-double blush-to-pale-pink flowers through winter and offering good autumn colour

Small drooping clusters of fruit with overlapping papery scales similar to hop (Humulus)

creating an impressive display

It is very wind and salt tolerant making it an excellent for coastal planting

Ulmus x hollandica 'Jacqueline Hillier' Shade with single deep blush-pink flowersFirst discovered in a garden in Birmingham in the early 1960s, this curious elm displayed an intreguing dwarf habit, reaching no more than 4 meters, whilst retaining its distinctive herringbone structured branches, finely toothed leaves and attractive orange autumn colour. Best with consistent and even moisture; prefers rich, moist loams. H6