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Eucommia ulmoides

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.