Ulmus 'Homestead' – Ulmus 'Homestead'

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Ulmus 'Homestead' – Ulmus 'Homestead'

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Large, vigorously growing tree, to approx. 16 m. Pyramidal to oval crown, but because the branches droop somewhat when older, the tree is eventually quite wide. Year-old twigs are brown-green and older bark is brown and slightly grooved. Its relatively large, glossy dark green leaf turns yellow in autumn. ‘Homestead’ was developed by the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington as a result of complex crossbreeding. It has a good to very good resistance to Dutch elm disease and fungal infections. It is hardy and can be used in industrial areas. Not suitable for narrow spaces.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
15-20 m, fast growing
Crown
oval, half-open crown
Bark and branches
brown
Leaf
green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
brownviolet, flowers in March
Fruits
brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
loamy soil, sandy soil, peaty soil, calcareous soil
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil, withstand short flood
Paving
tolerates paving
Winter hardiness zone
5 (-28,8 to -23,4 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
avenues and broad streets, parks, squares, cemeteries, industrial areas, large gardens, windbreaks
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil withstand short flood can withstand wind oval 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green fast growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Tree for the future
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Frequently asked questions
Ulmus 'Homestead'

Ulmus 'Homestead' can eventually reach a height of 15-20 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Ulmus 'Homestead' is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 15-20 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Ulmus 'Homestead' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Ulmus 'Homestead' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Ulmus 'Homestead' with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Ulmus 'Homestead' blooms in march.
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