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European field elm (Ulmus minor) Care Guide

Care guide for European field elm: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

European field elm

📷 Patrick Le Mao · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

Care at a glance

WaterWater roughly every 14 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, neutral pH (7.0-7.5).
Growthmoderate growth. Mature height ~24.4 m (80.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.