Ulmus minor 'Variegata' - MULTISTEM 500-600 CM CONT

Description
The European field elm 'Argenteovariegata' (Ulmus minor) is an upright, spreading tree with decorative, flat winged fruits. The European field elm 'Argenteovariegata' also has egg-shaped, green-white leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 metres and grows to a width of approx. 9 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ulmus minor 'Variegata'.

Bulletpoints
* Fruiting ornament * beautiful foliage * red-brown shoots * attractive yellow autumn colouring * wind-resistant, thermophilic, tolerates soil salt

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of European field elm 'Argenteovariegata' are green-white, ovate, alternate, double serrated. They are about 4 - 10 cm in size. European field elm 'Argenteovariegata' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Bark
Grey, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Europe to North Africa.

Frost hardiness
The European field elm 'Argenteovariegata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
European field elm 'Argenteovariegata' is an upright and spreading tree with a loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 9 - 15 m and is approx. 7 - 9 m wide. Rapidly growing. Usually grows 30 - 40 cm per year.

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 soil 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.

Fruit
The flat fruits of Ulmus minor 'Argenteovariegata' are particularly decorative. These appear from May.

Use
Solitary, park

Shoots
The shoots of Ulmus minor 'Argenteovariegata' are reddish-brown.

Root
Ulmus minor 'Argenteovariegata' is a taproot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched, runner-forming roots.