In Mike's garden
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Elm
Ulmus
Bed NE1 In Mike's garden
A large, fast-growing shade tree with a vase-shaped or rounded canopy and serrated leaves. Inconspicuous early flowers; grown for shade and form.
This planting · Bed NE1
In this garden
| Bloom timing | Inconspicuous — grown for shade. |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
Sep 2024
Planted · ~2 yrs
About elm
General information about the species — not specific to this planting.
At a glance
Sun
full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
moderate
Mature size
40-70 ft × 30-60 ft
Bloom
Inconspicuous — grown for shade.
Pruning
Prune in late winter (dormant) to limit disease (Dutch elm); remove dead/crossing wood and establish good structure while young.