Ulmus 'Clusius' - STD 14-16 CM CONT

Description
The Dutch elm 'Clusius' also has matt, egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 18 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ulmus carpinifolia, Ulmus x elegantissima, Ulmus 'Clusius'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * easy to care for * tolerant of flooding, can be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Dutch elm 'Clusius' are dark green, ovate, matt. Dutch elm 'Clusius' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Dutch elm 'Clusius' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, oval.

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.

Use
Solitary, avenue, street tree