Ulmus 'Plantijn' – Ulmus 'Plantijn'

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Ulmus 'Plantijn' – Ulmus 'Plantijn'

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The 'Plantijn' is a Dutch cultivar that grows vigorously at first. When the tree is older the growth-rate decelerates somewhat. The crown is less columnar than that of 'Lobel'. 'Plantijn' grows at first spherical to broad oval but eventually forms a fan-shaped crown. This is dense and closed with a more or less ascending main trunk and dense lateral branches that grow at something of an angle along the main trunk. Older trees have a number of twigs that droop decoratively. The tree eventually attains a breadth of approx. 6 - 8 m. The leaves are greyish-green and they curl up under dry conditions. In the autumn they turn yellow. This cultivar is little sensitive to Dutch elm disease. 'Plantijn' was found in 1973 at the same time as 'Doedens' and 'Lobel' and is the least wind-resistant of these cultivars.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
15 - 18 m
Width
6-8m
Crown
broad oval to fan-shaped, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
smooth, silver-grey, later with blackish-grey grooves, twigs grey
Leaf
ovoid, greyish-green, up to 16 cm long
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
in dense bunches on short stems, 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
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
avenues and broad streets, industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
De Dorschkamp, Wageningen, Netherlands, 1973
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil withstand short flood broad vase-shaped 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green green average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Tree for the future
Frequently asked questions
Ulmus 'Plantijn'

Ulmus 'Plantijn' can eventually reach a height of 15 - 18 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Ulmus 'Plantijn' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 18 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

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

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