Ulmus glabra 'Pendula' - STEM 225 CM, GIRTH 25-30 CM RB

Description
The Feathered elm 'Pendula' (Ulmus glabra) is an umbrella-shaped, overhanging large shrub 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 'Pendula' also has rough, egg-shaped, 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. 5 metres and grows to a width of approx. 8 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ulmus glabra 'Horizontalis'.

Bulletpoints
* grey-green shoots * attractive yellow autumn colouring * flood tolerant

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

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

Spread
Europe.

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

Growth
Feathered elm 'Pendula' is an umbrella-shaped and overhanging large shrub with a closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 3 - 8 m wide.

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 'Pendula' appear in umbels from March to April.

Use
Solitary

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

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