Emerald Sunshine® Elm Ulmus davidiana var. japonica Emerald Sunshine® 'JFS-Bieberich'
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Ulmus propinqua 'JFS-Bieberich'
- Phonetic Spelling
- ULM-us da-vi-dee-AY-nah ja-PO-ni-ka
- Description
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Emerald Sunshine® elm is a woody, deciduous tree in the elm family (Ulmaceae). It is a cultivar bred to be resistant to insects, diseases, heat, drought and wind. It is resistant to elm leaf beetle, Japanese beetle and Dutch elm disease.
This tree is not picky about soil type or pH, but prefers moist soil. It requires full sun or partial shade. Give it room to grow as it matures to a height of 30 to 40 feet and a width of 25 to 30 feet. Once established, it is drought tolerant.
Emerald Sunshine elm has strong wood, an erect, vase-shaped form, and leaves that start out coppery bronze but mature to glossy deep green. It attracts small mammals and songbirds.
Emerald Sunshine elm is an ideal shade, specimen or street tree for coastal areas, drought tolerant gardens, recreational play areas, or lawns when given the space it needs to grow, 24 to 60 feet.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Aphids, borers, beetles, and scale. Disease problems included Armillaria, Phytophthora, root rot, sooty mold and verticillium.
VIDEO Created by Elizabeth Meyer for "Trees, Shrubs and Conifers" a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Ulmus
- Species:
- propinqua
- Family:
- Ulmaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Woody
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts birds and squirrels.
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- Elm leaf beetle and Japanese Beetle. Dutch Elm Disease and Phloem Necrosis.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 30 ft. 0 in. - 40 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 25 ft. 0 in. - 30 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Tree
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Rounded
- Vase
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 24-60 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Green
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Spring
- Fruit Type:
- Samara
- Fruit Length:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Width:
- < 1 inch
- Fruit Description:
- Green to brown 1/4"-1/2" winged seed in spring. Fruits can cause a litter issue.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Green
- Red/Burgundy
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Insignificant
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Winter
- Flower Description:
- Inconspicuous green red flowers appear in winter. Perfect flowers (both male and female in each flower).
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Obovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Dentate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- New leaves are coppery bronze, mature to deep green. The 4 inches by 2-inch alternate leaves are thick, deeply corrugated, obovate in shape with dentate margins. Undersides are hairy. Yellow fall color.
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Bark:
- Bark Color:
- Dark Brown
- Dark Gray
- Surface/Attachment:
- Exfoliating
- Furrowed
- Ridges
- Bark Description:
- Bark remains smooth for several years, before becoming longitudinally fissured.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Gray/Silver
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Surface:
- Hairy (pubescent)
- Stem Description:
- New terminal twigs are greenish-gray, quite hairy.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Coastal
- Lawn
- Recreational Play Area
- Landscape Theme:
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Design Feature:
- Shade Tree
- Specimen
- Street Tree
- Attracts:
- Small Mammals
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Diseases
- Drought
- Heat
- Insect Pests
- Wind
- Problems:
- Messy
