This deciduous tree forms a trunk with grey brown rough bark and spreading branches forming a broad rounded crown. Its glossy dark green heart-shaped leaves that contain latex and the small green flowers appear before the leaves in spring.

Hardiness zones 5 to 10 

Eucommia ulmoides is naturally found in central China growing in light to medium loams that are moist and fertile. It prefers a protected sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender. 

Gutta-percha Tree is large and is grown for its habit and is planted in parks and gardens as lawn specimen for summer shade. It establishes in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. It is suitable for cool mountain gardens but may be difficult to obtain. ID 1638

Note:
The leaves and bark contain latex that is difficult to extract and the dried bark is used for medicinal uses.

Eucommia (yoo-KOM-ee-uh) ulmoides (ul-MOY-dees)

Eucommiaceae (ew-KOM-ee-AY-see-ee)