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Variegated Elm - Ulmus minor ‘Argenteo Variegata’
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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sizes shown are confirmed available stock. If you require larger specimen, project quantities or specific sizes not listed, our sourcing team can locate additional stock through our national supplier network.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Variegated Elm - Ulmus minor 'Argenteo Variegata'
One of the more distinguished deciduous specimens available in advanced stock, the Variegated Elm delivers architectural form and rare foliar contrast from day one. Silver-margined foliage, a strong upright canopy, and seasonal presence make it a compelling choice for prestige landscapes where standard elms fall short.
Why Variegated Elm
Silver-variegated foliage: Creamy white leaf margins provide sustained contrast throughout the growing season, distinguishing it from conventional deciduous species.
Refined upright form: Develops a balanced, architecturally strong canopy suited to formal and contemporary landscape compositions.
Seasonal depth: Fresh variegated growth in spring transitions to warm autumn colour before a clean winter silhouette.
Generous canopy shade: Delivers a cooling summer canopy with an open, light quality that avoids visual heaviness.
Specimen rarity: The variegated form is seldom seen at advanced size, offering genuine distinction in high-profile projects.
Ideal Applications
Focal specimen planting: Commands attention as a standalone feature in open lawns or formal forecourts.
Avenue and allée design: Consistent variegation creates striking visual rhythm when planted in repeated rows.
Filtered shade structures: Well suited to entertaining areas, terraces, and courtyards requiring dappled canopy cover.
Estate and civic landscapes: Scale and form appropriate for parks, institutional grounds, and large residential properties.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 8–12m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring (when dormant)
Soil & Drainage: Tolerates a wide range of soils including clay, loam and chalk; prefers well-drained to moderately moist, fertile soils; moderately drought tolerant once established
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years to establish a strong root system, particularly during dry periods. Apply a layer of mulch around the base to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, keeping mulch clear of the trunk.
Plant Details
Height: 15–25m
Width: 10–15m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Europe, western Asia and North Africa (cultivar of Ulmus minor)
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
