Ulmus 'Fiorente' Tree | Hillier Trees

Tree Information

Specialities

Tolerances

Wet Soil: High

Dry Soil: Medium

Lime: High

Ulmus ‘Fiorente’ commonly known as Fiorente Elm, is a strikingly beautiful tree. The name of the variety reflects its origin: Florence, Italy. It is a hybrid of the cultivar Ulmus puinela x minor and became commercially available in 2008.

Fiorente leaves are asymmetrical with a short stalk. They are glossy and yellow-green when they first emerge in spring, transitioning to a mid-green in summer. Leaves are rougher on the upper surface and pubescent underneath. In autumn, foliage will transition into a yellow. The tree will cling on to branches well into winter making it the last of the Resista Elms to drop its leaves.

A relatively low-maintenance and fast-growing tree, it’s a suitable choice for planting next to roads, in an avenue or park. It tolerates wind well, so is also a fantastic tree for a coastal area.

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Size

Medium

12m high x 5m wide after 25 years

Environment

Great in an avenue, park or for coastal planting.

Canopy

Crown is pyramidal with upward branches and a straight leader.

Foliage

Asymmetric. When leaves first emerge they are a yellow green colour with a short stalk. They gradually turn medium green and are rough on the upper surface and pubescent underneath. Transitions to yellow in autumn and is the last Resista Elm to drop its leaves.

Flowers

Small and unassuming flowers.

Resilience

A hardy tree, resistant to both urban and industrial climates. It does best in full sun to partially shaded areas and is suitable for all types of soil. Wind, drought, and heat resistant.