Sapporo Autumn Gold Elm - Ulmus ‘Sapporo Autumn Gold’

Sapporo Autumn Gold Elm - Ulmus 'Sapporo Autumn Gold'

One of the most dependable large-canopy elms available in advanced stock, Sapporo Autumn Gold delivers strong structural form, dense summer shade, and a commanding golden autumn display. A proven performer in prestige streetscapes, estate driveways, and large-scale commercial landscapes.

Why Sapporo Autumn Gold Elm

Signature autumn colour: Foliage transitions to a vivid golden yellow before leaf drop, delivering seasonal drama at landscape scale.
Broad, balanced canopy: Develops a wide, symmetrical crown with a strong upright form suited to formal and naturalistic compositions alike.
Dense summer shade: Generous leaf cover provides significant canopy shade through warm months, reducing heat load on buildings and open spaces.
Exceptional resilience: Selected for adaptability across a range of soils and conditions, with proven durability in urban and exposed environments.
Consistent avenue performance: A first-choice elm for repetition planting across driveways, boulevards, and public realm projects.

Ideal Applications

Avenue and boulevard planting: Consistent form and reliable growth habit make this the definitive choice for formal rows along driveways and estate entries.
Canopy feature tree: Planted as a standalone specimen, it commands attention in open lawns and formal lawn settings.
Commercial and civic landscapes: Widely specified for streetscapes, parks, and public realm projects requiring long-term structural planting.
Shade-focused design: Positioned to deliver functional shade over outdoor entertaining areas, courtyards, and recreational spaces.

Specimen & Installation

Spacing (feature/avenue): 10–15m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring (when dormant)
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to a wide range of soils including clay, loam and sandy soils; tolerates dry to moderately moist, well-drained conditions
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until well established, particularly during hot and dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the root zone to retain moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.

Plant Details

Height: 15–20m
Width: 12–15m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Hybrid cultivar (Ulmus pumila × Ulmus japonica), developed in North America
Flower Colour: Insignificant