Ulmus laevis

Eastern Europe to Central Europe.

European white elm is a broad and ovoid growing large tree with a translucent, loose crown. It usually reaches a height of 15 - 35 m and is approx. 10 - 25 m wide. As a rule, it grows 40 - 50 cm per year.

The shoots of Ulmus laevis are olive green.

The deciduous leaves of the European white elm are medium green, alternate, double serrated. They are about 10 - 12 cm in size. European white elm turns bright yellow in autumn.

Dark brown, longitudinally furrowed bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

The purple-red flowers of European white elm appear in umbels from March to April.

Ulmus laevis is a deep-rooter and, depending on the soil, forms runner-forming roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The European white elm has good frost hardiness.

Normal soil.

Solitary

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

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).