Camperdown elm has a distinctive, umbrella-like form that make itt well suited as an accent or a shade tree for a small yard. Branches are pendulous and can reach to the ground, though they can be pruned to create a canopy. Leaves are larger than on most elms. Grows 20 to 25 feet tall and 18 to 20 feet wide.
Grow in well drained soil in full sun; adaptive to soil types, though prefers loamy, well drained soils. Branches can be allowed to cascade to the ground, or can be pruned to create a canopy; pollarding may be the most effective pruning method to maintain a canopy (see Guides).