Ulmus x hollandica 'Wredei'

Europe.

Dutch elm 'Wredei' is a columnar and tightly growing small tree. It usually reaches a height of 8 - 10 m and is approx. 3 - 5 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 15 - 20 cm per year.

High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Dutch elm 'Wredei' are greenish-yellow, ovate, twisted, alternate, wavy. Yellow shoots.

Grey, smooth bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The red-brown flowers of Dutch elm 'Wredei' appear in umbels from March to April.

Ulmus x hollandica 'Wredei' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Dutch elm 'Wredei' has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary, ornamental shrub, park, green border, topiary

The plant has a medium water requirement.

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.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).