Ulmus 'Dodoens' - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Elm 'Dodoens' (Ulmus) is a conical, broad small tree that produces light green flowers arranged in umbels. They appear from March to April. Green-brown, flat winged fruits emerge from these from June. The Elm 'Dodoens' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. Its bark is silver-grey and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 metres and grows to a width of approx. 8 metres.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * wind resistant, salt air tolerant, flood tolerant, can be built over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Elm 'Dodoens' are dark green, ovate, alternate, coarsely serrated. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size. Elm 'Dodoens' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Silver-grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Elm 'Dodoens' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped, broad.

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.

Flower
The light green flowers of Elm 'Dodoens' appear in umbels from March to April.

Use
Solitary

Root
Ulmus 'Dodoens' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.