Ulmus Hollandica Vegetata is a botanical name used to refer to a specific cultivated variety of the elm tree, scientifically known as Ulmus x hollandica. It is a hybrid breed resulting from the crossbreeding of Ulmus glabra, also known as the Wych elm, and Ulmus minor, commonly called the Field elm. The term "Vegetata" suggests that this variety has been specifically cultivated or selected for its superior vegetative growth characteristics.
Ulmus Hollandica Vegetata is renowned for its vigor, adaptability, and resistance to diseases, making it a popular choice for ornamental purposes and urban landscaping. This cultivated variety displays a medium to large-sized tree with a rounded or pyramidal shape and a symmetrical crown. The bark is usually gray or brown, developing shallow fissures and ridges with age.
The leaves of Ulmus Hollandica Vegetata are elliptical or ovate in shape, with a serrated or doubly serrated margin. They are typically dark green in color, turning yellow or golden during the fall season before dropping. The tree produces small, inconspicuous flowers in spring that give rise to winged seeds known as samaras, facilitating their dispersal by wind.
Due to its ability to tolerate a wide range of soil types and climatic conditions, Ulmus Hollandica Vegetata is often used as a shade tree in urban areas. Its resistance to Dutch elm disease, a devastating fungal infection that affects many elm species, further adds to its appeal. This variety exemplifies the resilient characteristics bred into it, making it a valuable addition to horticulture and landscape design.
