With its intensive color and the quite space-saving growth, the golden elm is ideal for gardens of any size or decorates patios when kept in pots. Especially in the growth form of the standard tree, it impresses with its visual appearance all year round. Can you imagine keeping a golden elm as a standard in your garden? After you have read more about the special growth form below, you will definitely get a taste for it.
The golden elm can be trained to different growth forms
growth of the golden elm
The golden elm is a deciduous tree, which is a little less common as a shrub. In general, botanists distinguish between four basic growth forms of woody plants:
- shrub
- heister
- standard
- half stem
In the case of the golden elm as a standard, which this article deals with, 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
- red flowers in spring
- golden leaf dress
- small and compact, also suitable for small gardens (only 10 m high)
- in contrast to other elm species relatively robust against Dutch elm disease
- hardy
care tips
site selection
The golden elm loves sunny locations. Shady places reduce the intensity of the otherwise brilliant golden yellow leaves.
plant
The best times to plant a golden elm are fall or spring. However, the deciduous tree should still have enough time to form roots before the first frost comes when planting in autumn. For optimal nutrient supply, you should cover the loamy, alkaline-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
Prune your golden elm as a standard on a frost-free winter day between November and March. Note, however, that pruning will result in increased stolon formation.