Dutch Elm

Ulmus × hollandica

Native to:
Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Netherlands, Sweden, Türkiye

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ulmaceae
Genus:
Ulmus
Species:
Ulmus × hollandica
USDA Symbol:
ULHO

Growth Characteristics

Height:
3000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fall Color:
yellow

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
thrives in floodplains and riverbanks

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–28 days
Notes:
Seeds have short viability and should be sown fresh. Germination is typically rapid under cool, moist conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI