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New Horizon Elm-Resilient Hybrid-Great for Parks 3-3.5" cal B&B

New Horizon Elm-Resilient Hybrid-Great for Parks 3-3.5" cal B&B

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Ulmus 'New Horizon' - Plant Catalog

Ulmus 'New Horizon'

Description

The Ulmus 'New Horizon' is a hybrid elm tree known for its resilience against Dutch elm disease and its adaptability to urban environments. It features a strong, upright growth habit with a dense canopy of dark green leaves that turn a vibrant yellow in the fall.

Suggested Uses

This elm is ideal for street planting, parks, and large gardens. Its disease resistance and robust growth make it a reliable choice for urban landscapes.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Ulmus 'New Horizon'
  • Common Name Common Name: New Horizon Elm
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Reaches up to 50 feet tall and 30 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Fast
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: No
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other large shade trees

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in a location with full sun exposure.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Moderate moisture; avoid waterlogged conditions.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and loam.
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates average humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to early spring to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch around the base to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for signs of Dutch elm disease and treat promptly if detected.
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