The golden elm grew
The golden elm is a deciduous tree that is a little less common as a shrub. In general, botanists differentiate between four basic growth forms of woody plants:
- shrub
- Heister
- High trunk
- Half-stem
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In the golden elm as High trunk, which this article covers, the deciduous tree has a branch-free trunk between the roots and the crown. One speaks of a high trunk as soon as it has a size of 175-200 cm.
Advantages of a golden elm as a standard trunk
- red flowers in spring
- golden yellow leaves dress
- small and compact, also suitable for small gardens (only becomes 10 m high)
- In contrast to other elm species, it is relatively robust against Dutch elm disease
- hardy
Care tips
Choice of location
The golden elm loves sunny locations. Shady places reduce the intensity of the otherwise bright golden yellow leaves.
plants
The best times to plant a golden elm are autumn or spring. However, the deciduous tree should still have enough time to form roots before the first frost comes when planting in autumn. For an optimal supply of nutrients, you should cover the loamy, base-rich soil with a layer of compost before you put the golden elm in the hole. This should remain in a water bath for at least a quarter of an hour. Immediately after planting, it is important to water the golden elm intensively. It also needs a lot of water during the growth phase. Only later can you gradually stop watering. A layer of mulch protects the substrate from drying out.
Effects of pruning
Cut your golden elm as a high trunk on a frost-free winter day between November and March. Note, however, that pruning leads to increased runners.
