Hardy Rubber Tree

Eucommia ulmoides

Planted 2014

This tree makes for the perfect ornamental shade tree. It is disease and insect resistant and produces attractive, green foliage. The Hardy Rubber tree does best in full sun, and will tolerate a range of soil conditions except for poorly drained soils.

Hardy Rubber Tree
   
Close up of Hardy Rubber tree Leaf
   
Close up of Hardy Rubber tree bark
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
40-45 ft. 40-45 ft. 5-8 Moderate Medium

Leaf

Simple, glossy-green, serrated. Resembles elm leaves.

Fruit

Winged seeds from female flowers.

Flower

Not showy.

Advantages

Tolerates drought. Strong resistance to pest problems.

Disadvantages

Intolerant of poorly drained, wet soils.