B GRADE - Silver Variegated Elm 400mm pot
B Grade Stock Clearance! Healthy trees, but cosmetically might have a wobble or cosmetic imperfection! If you are fussy about shape, please book a tour to inspect first. Too good to throw out, so we have marked them down to sell.
See attached photo of actual trees.
🌿✨ Ulmus minor ‘Variegata’ – Silver Variegated Elm ✨🌿
The Silver Variegated Elm is a striking deciduous feature tree with beautiful cream and green variegated foliage, creating a bright, elegant display throughout the growing season. A fantastic choice for adding contrast and interest to larger gardens. 🤍🌳
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 400mm pot – advanced tree size; current height can vary between plants right now 🌳
✔️ Well-established tree for faster landscape impact
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun to part shade ☀️🌤️
✔️ Adaptable to most well-drained soils 🌱
✔️ Drought tolerant and frost hardy once established ❄️💧
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Stunning cream and green variegated foliage provides bright contrast through Spring and Summer 🤍🌿
✔️ New growth is especially vibrant, creating a fresh, eye-catching display ✨
✔️ Soft golden autumn colour before the leaves fall 🍂💛
✔️ Deciduous – attractive branching structure provides winter interest
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright habit developing into a broad, rounded shade tree 🌳
✔️ Grows approx. 8–12m tall × 6–8m wide
✔️ Responds well to pruning if shaping or size control is required ✂️🌿
💡 Special Characteristics
✔️ Rare and distinctive variegated foliage for year-round visual interest 🤍🌿
✔️ Excellent feature tree for creating contrast against darker green plants 🌳✨
✔️ Tough, hardy, and reliable once established 💪🌱
✔️ Provides excellent summer shade while remaining elegant and refined ☀️🌿
✔️ Ideal for feature planting in larger gardens and parks 🏡
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Plant as a standout feature tree where the variegated foliage can be admired 🌳🤍
✔️ Use as a specimen tree in lawns or open garden beds for maximum impact 🌿✨
✔️ Pair with darker evergreens to make the silver-variegated foliage really stand out 🌲🤍
✔️ Perfect for cottage, heritage, and parkland-style gardens where its unique foliage can be appreciated 🍂🏡
