Ulmus 'Lutece' (Nanguen) - STD 10-12 CM CONT

Description
The Elm 'Lutece' (Ulmus) is a funnel-shaped tree that produces green flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from March to April. The Elm 'Lutece' also has obovate, dark green leaves. Its bark is grey-brown and smooth. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ulmus 'Nanguen'.

Bulletpoints
* brown-green shoots * attractive yellow autumn colouring * wind-resistant, lime-tolerant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Elm 'Lutece' are dark green, obovate. Elm 'Lutece' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Grey-brown, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

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

Growth
Elm 'Lutece' is a funnel-shaped growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 mRapid growth.

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 green flowers of Elm 'Lutece' appear in clusters from March to April.

Use
Solitary, avenue, street tree

Shoots
The shoots of Ulmus 'Lutece' are brown-green in colour.