Ulmus laevis 'Helena' – Ulmus laevis 'Helena'

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Ulmus laevis 'Helena' – Ulmus laevis 'Helena'

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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
15-25 m, fast growing
Crown
columnar, half-open crown
Bark and branches
grey
Leaf
shiny dark green
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
red, flowers in March-April
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
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
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, parks, cemeteries, windbreaks
Shape
clearstem tree
Clear stem tree calcareous soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) withstand short flood can withstand wind columnar oval 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green orange/red April March fast growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually) Tree for the future
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Frequently asked questions
Ulmus laevis 'Helena'

Ulmus laevis 'Helena' can eventually reach a height of 15-25 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Ulmus laevis 'Helena' is fast growing and can eventually reach a height of 15-25 m, fast growing, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Ulmus laevis 'Helena' turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Ulmus laevis 'Helena' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Ulmus laevis 'Helena' 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 laevis 'Helena' blooms in march, april.
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