Sometimes sold as U. minor or the synonymous U. carpinifolia.

Discovered in a garden in Birmingham, England, as a spontaneous hybrid of U. glabra & U. plottii.

Makes a great container or bonsai tree. Using a larger/deep container will minimize the care required in keeping it watered.
Must not be allowed to dry out if in containers, but doesn't want wet feet.

Minor pruning or removal of tiny branches can be done at any time, but anything approaching a major cut will result in excess callousing if done in spring or summer. It should be done in late summer or autumn to minimalize the size of the scar.

Aphids, gall mites and leafhoppers can be a problem.

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