Ulmus pumila - STDS 16-18 CM RB

Description
The Dwarf elm (Ulmus pumila) is a small pyramidal tree that produces medium green flowers. They appear in March. The Dwarf elm also has light green leaves. Its bark is light brown in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous, sandy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 12 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ulmus manshurica, Ulmus turkestania.

Bulletpoints
* wind-resistant, flood-tolerant

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Dwarf elm are light green.

Bark
Light brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Mongolia to North China.

Frost hardiness
The Dwarf elm has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Dwarf elm is a pyramidal growing small tree with a translucent crown. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 12 metres.

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 medium green flowers appear in March.

Use
Solitary, topiary, park