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Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistently moist soil. Ulmus laevis is known for its tolerance to waterlogged conditions and can thrive in wet areas.
Also known as Eurasian Elm · Eurasian White Elm · European White-Elm
European White Elm (Ulmus laevis) is a large deciduous tree native to Europe, known for its distinctive bark and tolerance to wet conditions.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
80% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, tolerates waterlogging.
70% intensity
Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers moist, well-drained loamy soils. Tolerates clay and acidic conditions.
50% intensity
Thrives in temperate climates.
60% intensity
Ideal growing range 15-25°C
Outdoor
50% intensity
Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
40% intensity
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistently moist soil. Ulmus laevis is known for its tolerance to waterlogged conditions and can thrive in wet areas.
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Structural pruning can be done to shape the tree and improve air circulation. Avoid heavy pruning during the growing season.
Best propagated from seed sown in autumn or stratified seeds sown in spring. Softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings can also be taken in summer, though rooting can be slow.
As a large tree, repotting is generally not applicable. For young specimens in containers, repot every 2-3 years in spring into a larger pot with fresh, well-draining soil.
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Where European White Elm (Ulmus laevis) is found
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Ulmaceae |
| Genus | Ulmus |
| Species | Ulmus laevis |
Similar in genus Ulmus
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