Features and care
Ulmus minor, known as the field elm, is a fast-growing deciduous tree with ascending branches. Its crown and shade have had a prominent presence in squares, promenades and riverside landscapes, where its form brings structure both in leaf and after leaf fall.
The alternate leaves are oval or elliptical, with an asymmetrical base and a doubly serrated edge. The small flowers gather in clusters before the leaves emerge, at the end of winter. Later, flat, papery, pale green samaras appear, while the foliage can turn yellow in autumn.
In sun it reaches 20 to 30 m. It adapts to dry to moist, well-drained ground, with moderate watering through deep, spaced-out waterings. It tolerates high humidity and withstands frosts within USDA 5–9. The soil should stay aerated between waterings, without remaining saturated, and provide enough water during establishment to keep up with its growth rate.
At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and abundant flowering from the first years of planting.
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