Features and care
Ulmus pumila, known as the Siberian elm, is a fast-growing deciduous tree with an open, vase-shaped crown. It has been used in windbreaks and shade plantings, historical uses described here without presenting it as a general recommendation for new planting.
The leaves are relatively small, elliptical to lance-shaped, dark green on top and paler underneath. In spring, before the leaves emerge, clusters of greenish or reddish flowers appear. The fruits are rounded, winged samaras; the foliage turns yellow before falling.
It requires full sun and reaches 10 to 20 m. It prefers dry to cool, well-drained ground and low watering, with supplemental water during establishment and droughts. The soil should be allowed to dry out partially between waterings. Its tolerance to humid air is medium and it withstands USDA 3–9 frosts, even in climates with harsh winters.
At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and abundant flowering from the first years of planting.
8/10 L, 20/25 L
