Information
Camperdown Elm
FAMILY: ULMACEAE
About Camperdown Elm at OSU's Landscape Plants site
Native to Camperdown House near Dundee, Scotland. Found circa 1850 as a seedling creeping along the ground, a “sport” of the Wych elm. All Camperdown elms in the world came from this sport. Most trees are grafted onto understock at about 6-8’ above ground.
Height can reach 30’.
Leaves are 6-8” long, 4-6” broad, double-toothed to a sharp point, base unequal, and rough on top.
Flowers and seeds are similar to Wych elm.
Fairly rare in Portland.
| Tree # | Location | Dimensions | Photo and Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 3040 SE Mcloughlin Blvd Private, Side Yard | 25' Height 39' Spread 8.5' Circ. | This tree is only partially visible from the sidewalk along SE Mcloughlin Blvd.  |
| 287 | 1836 SE Locust Ave Private, Front Yard | 20' Height 36' Spread 5.6' Circ. |  |
| 333 | 4223 SE 67th Ave Private, Front Yard | 20' Height 30' Spread 7.4' Circ. |  |