Ulmus ×hollandica 'Wredei' – Gold-Ulme

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Ulmus ×hollandica 'Wredei' – Gold-Ulme

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Small tree with a columnar-pyramidal shape in the early years that eventually becomes round. The grey trunk is smooth and the twigs are brown to reddish-brown. The ovoid to broad elliptical leaves are remarkable for their golden yellow colour. Intensely yellow especially in the spring, they can turn to green in the course of the summer. The scalloped, somewhat rough leaves are pressed against the twig. Before the leaves appear the tree flowers: this is then followed by winged nutlets. There are probably several clones of 'Wredei' in existence. They differ in manner of growth: from pyramidal to rounded. This tree occurred as a sport of 'Dampieri': 'Wredei' resembles the latter most closely. It is one of the most remarkable elms and is still used frequently.
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.
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Specifications
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Height
7 - 12 m
Crown
at first columnar, later rounded, half-open crown, capricious growing
Bark and branches
smooth grey bark, twigs brown to reddish-brown
Leaf
ovoid to broad elliptical, golden yellow, later greenish-yellow, 8 - 12 cm
Flowers
grouped in fours in small bundles, reddish-brown, March/April
Fruits
winged nutlets, light red seed
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 no paving
Winter hardiness zone
5a (-28,8 to -26,1 °C)
Wind resistance
sensitive to (sea) wind
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Application
avenues and broad streets, coastal areas, industrial areas, small gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree
Origin
Wrede, Germany, 1877
Synonyms
Ulmus carpinifolia var. wredei, Ulmus campestris dampieri aurea
Clear stem tree feathered tree calcareous soil clay soil loamy soil sandy soil tolerates no paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil withstand short flood 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres half-open crown yellow orange/red average growing non-toxic (usually) Capricious growing
Frequently asked questions
Ulmus ×hollandica 'Wredei'

Ulmus ×hollandica 'Wredei' can eventually reach a height of 7 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Ulmus ×hollandica 'Wredei' is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 7 - 12 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

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