Ulmus Hollandica Vegetata (Noun)
Meaning
Erect vigorous hybrid ornamental elm tree.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Ulmus hollandica 'Vegetata' is an erect vigorous hybrid ornamental elm tree cultivated in the UK and Netherlands in the 18th century.
- Vegetata, one of the oldest clones of Ulmus hollandica, has an elegant conical crown when mature and typically reaches a height of about 15 meters.
- Some taxonomists believe Ulmus hollandica 'Vegetata' may actually be of complex parentage involving species native to eastern Asia as well as the wych elm native to Europe.
- Plantings of Ulmus hollandica 'Vegetata' along boulevards have often thrived well beyond 200 years due to this clone's long lifespan and impressive adaptability.
- Bearing strong dark-green leathery foliage throughout spring, Ulmus hollandica 'Vegetata' demonstrates ornamental excellence well before presenting golden-bronze tones as foliage begins its late-autumn turn.