Ulmus 'Plantijn' - STD 14-16 CM CONT

Description
The Elm 'Plantijn' (Ulmus) is a broad, oval tree that produces light green flowers arranged in clusters. They appear from March to April. These produce brown, flat winged fruits. The Elm 'Plantijn' also has egg-shaped, grey-green leaves. Its bark is silver-grey and furrowed. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of around 18 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ulmus hollandica 'Plantijn'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive yellow autumn colouring * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, flood-tolerant

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Elm 'Plantijn' are grey-green, ovate. They are about 14 - 16 cm in size. Elm 'Plantijn' turns bright yellow in autumn.

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

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

Growth
Elm 'Plantijn' is a broad and oval growing tree. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 18 m.

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.

Flower
The light green flowers of Elm 'Plantijn' appear in clusters from March to April.

Use
Solitary, avenue, street tree