Ulmus parvifolia Yarralumla

FEATURES:
Yarralumla is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree with an open, rounded canopy. It has a smooth, light brown bark that exfoliates in irregular patches, revealing shades of gray, green, and orange. The leaves are dark green and shiny, with serrated edges and an asymmetrical base. It produces inconspicuous flowers in late winter to early spring.

HEIGHT & WIDTH:
height of 8-12 metres and a width of 6-10 metres

SHAPE:
Open, rounded canopy and a vase-shaped growth habit with multiple trunks

FOLIAGE:
Dark green leaves are elliptic to ovate in shape and range in size from 4-10 cm long and 2-5 cm wide

FLOWERS:
Small, inconspicuous flowers in late winter to early spring. The flowers are reddish-purple in color and appear in clusters before the leaves emerge.

TREE CARE:
This tree prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and pollution and can be grown in a variety of soil types. Prune in late winter to early spring to remove any dead, diseased, or crossing branches.