Ulmus glabra Pendula Mauro - Elm

The Ulmus glabra Pendula Mauro is a very beautiful weeping form of the White Elm that also has the advantage of being perfectly resistant to Dutch Elm Disease.  This deciduous tree of medium size has a very dense vegetation combined with an unusual silhouette that will be highlighted in a large garden, alongside maples, tulip trees, or hornbeams. Not demanding in terms of soil, this elm will thrive in any soil that remains fresh, even limestone.

The Ulmus glabra, the White Elm or Mountain Elm, from the ulmaceae family, is a forest tree native to Western and Central Europe, and North America. The Pendula Mauro form, resistant to Dutch Elm Disease, stands out for its wide crown, very dense vegetation, and beautifully trailing branches. Its growth is also less significant than that of the typical variety.

The Pendula Mauro elm is a very hardy deciduous tree, with medium growth, which will reach an average height of 6m (20ft) with a spread of 7-8m (23-26ft), sometimes less depending on the growing conditions. The bark that covers the trunk and branches, initially smooth, cracks over time. The foliage resembles that of hazel and alder. The leaves, measuring 8 to 12 cm (3 to 5in) long, have a rounded oval shape, are rough, strongly veined, and toothed at the edges. They are a tender green when they first emerge and then become a vibrant green on the upper side. Before falling, the foliage takes on a beautiful bronze yellow colour in autumn. The Ulmus glabra produces discreet flowering in March-April, before the leaves appear, with clusters of small red flowers developing on two-year-old branches. These flowers are followed by green winged fruits on female trees in the presence of male trees.

The Pendula Mauro Elm will delight owners of large gardens who appreciate vegetal sculptures. It can be planted as a standalone specimen, for example against a backdrop of maples, lime trees, or common hornbeam 'Purpurea'. In autumn, it blends in with the flamboyant colours of Orange Retz hornbeam and Rockhampton® 'Lochglow' or Persian Parrotia, for example. It would also be a beautiful subject planted near a body of water, similar to the weeping willow.