Ulmus parvifolia 'Geisha' - 60 CM STEM C4

Description
The Chinese elm 'Geisha' (Ulmus parvifolia) is a loose garden plant that produces purple-red, funnel-shaped flowers. They appear in March. The Chinese elm 'Geisha' also has egg-shaped, lanceolate, medium green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of around 25 metres and grows to a width of around 20 metres.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive yellow autumn colouring

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Chinese elm 'Geisha' are medium green, ovate, lanceolate, crenate. They are about 3 - 5 cm in size. Chinese elm 'Geisha' turns bright yellow in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese elm 'Geisha' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chinese elm 'Geisha' is loose in structure. It usually grows 40 - 50 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.

Flower
The purple-red, funnel-shaped flowers appear in March.

Use
Solitary, group planting, topiary, room