Admittedly, the 'Cathedral'®'s blossoms aren't divas. From March to April, it displays inconspicuous but quite charming flowers, which later develop into flat, brown winged fruits—botanically correct, visually subtle.But in the fall, it truly shines: Its ovate, double-serrated leaves glow in a rich golden yellow. Autumn can come—and with style!

Down-to-Earth and Unpretentious—Mostly

This elm isn't delicate. It prefers sunny to semi-shady spots, likes well-drained, nutrient-rich soils, and handles moist to wet conditions just fine. It's a true survivor—also thanks to its strong heart root system, which reaches deep and wide. In other words: Windthrow? Hardly an issue.It doesn't particularly like dry periods, so please water it when summer switches to "desert climate" mode.