Ulmus 'Camperdownii' - STEM 200 CM, GIRTH 6-8 CM C20

Description
The Feathered elm 'Camperdownii' (Ulmus glabra) is a spreading, roundish, overhanging large tree that produces purple-violet flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from March to April. These produce green-brown, flat fruits from May. The Feathered elm 'Camperdownii' also bears rough, egg-shaped, roundish, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey and torn in strips. In a sunny to semi-shady location with calcareous, loose, nutrient-rich, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 6 metres and grows to a width of approx. 4.5 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ulmus scabra, Ulmus montana.

Bulletpoints
* grey-green shoots * attractive yellow autumn colouring * Flood-tolerant, cannot be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Feathered elm 'Camperdownii' are dark green, ovate, rounded, rough, alternate, serrated, toothed. They are about 10 - 15 cm in size. Feathered elm 'Camperdownii' is bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Grey, striped, torn bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
United Kingdom.

Frost hardiness
The Feathered elm 'Camperdownii' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Spreading, roundish, overhanging.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time. - Pruning wounds, saw cuts and broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The purple-violet flowers of Feathered elm 'Camperdownii' appear in umbels from March to April.

Use
Solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii' are grey-green.

Root
Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.