Hardy Rubber Tree
Eucommia ulmoides
Description:
A tough, pest free tree of uncommon beauty. Rounded at maturity with a rich, tightly furrowed bark, this tree has glossy, dark green leaves in the summer. If you tear a leaf, you will see fine rubber strands from which this tree gets its name. Native to and cultivated in China. It may now be extinct in the wild.
Power Line Approved: No
Min. street tree planting width: 6 feet
Mature Height: 50 feet
Mature Spread: 40 feet
Tree Shape: Upright when young. Rounded with age.
Where to Plant:
Great tree for a planting strip without overhead power lines. Great shade tree for your yard.
Leaves:
Gorgeous glossy dark green leaves keep their richness throughout the summer.
Preferred Site Conditions:
Full sun. Adaptable to a wide range of soils except for wet ones. Tough tree. Drought tolerant when established.
Potential Problems:
No serious pests.
Minimum Planting Distances:
- 15 feet from house or building
- 3 ½ feet back from the face of the curb
- 5 feet from underground utility lines
- 10 feet from power poles
- 7 ½ feet from driveways (10 feet recommended)
- 20 feet from street lights and other existing trees
- 30 feet from street intersections