Caucasian elm

Caucasian elm facts

Name – Zlekova carpinifolia
Family – Ulmaceae
Type – tree

Height – 100 feet (30 meters)
Exposure – full sun
Soil – ordinary

Foliage – deciduous
Flowering – April

Planting Caucasian elm

Indifferently, in fall or spring.
Follow our guidelines on planting trees

Pruning Caucasian elm

It doesn’t need any pruning.
If you wish to reduce the size of the tree or cut off lower branches, best to perform this during the dormant phase of the vegetation, in fall or at the end of winter.

All there is to know about the Caucasian elm

This very elegant tree, which has a majestic bearing when it reaches its adult size, is native to the Caucasian mountains.

It is easy to care for and will endow you with wonder in fall when it becomes gilded with luminous golden yellow leaves.

Smart tip about Caucasian elm

During its first years, mulch the foot of the tree in summer to retain soil moisture.