| | | Family | Eucommiaceae | | Plant Type | tree | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 7b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H3 Australia: 1 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 12 - 18 m (40 - 60 ft) | | Spread | 9 - 15 m (30 - 50 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | The tree Eucommia ulmoides (hardy rubber tree) bears light olive blossoms during mid-spring. The glossy foliage is dark green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Shade and street planting. | | Special Characteristics | Eucommia ulmoides is tolerant of drought. | | |