Ulmus 'Columella' – Ulmus 'Columella'

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Ulmus 'Columella' – Ulmus 'Columella'

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Remarkably slim columnar crown, fairly open. The dark green leaves emerge quite late and are relatively small. 'Columella' is a good grower, but is slower than 'Belgica' and 'Dodoens'. This cultivar also has a narrower crown. The leaf is remarkably scalloped and often twisted. Its narrow shape makes it eminently suitable as an avenue and street tree. This elm is specifically bred because it is completely resistant to Dutch elm disease. The name 'Columella' refers to a Roman Emperor who wrote a treatise on agriculture in the first century AD. The Emperor had (even at that time) a great deal of interest in the use of elms, including as cattle feed and in wine making.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Availability
Clear stem (11)
Specifications
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Height
15 - 20 m
Crown
columnar, half-open crown
Bark and branches
smooth, silver-grey, later dark grey with black grooves, twigs brown
Leaf
obovate, dark green, scalloped, 6 - 10 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
in dense long-stalked bundles, light green, March/April
Fruits
flat winged nutlets, round to elliptical, brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
moist and light, favours calcareous soils
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, narrow streets, coastal areas, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Origin
De Dorschkamp, Wageningen, Netherlands, 1988
Clear stem tree feathered tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil withstand short flood can withstand wind columnar 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green green average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Tree for the future
Applications and inspiration
Narrow streets: making the most of space
Trees with yellow autumn colours
Related projects
Historic centre - Valkenburg
Frequently asked questions
Ulmus 'Columella'

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

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

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

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