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- The elm blossom - an inconspicuous beauty
- Features of the elms bloom
- Characteristics of flowering of elm species native to Europe
- The blossom of the field elm
- The flowering of the European elm trees
- The blossom of the mountain elm
The blossom of the elm is rather inconspicuous
The elm blossom - an inconspicuous beauty
In contrast to other deciduous trees, which draw attention to themselves with a beguiling flower splendor, the blossom of the elm seems rather discreet. Delicate tufts decorate their branches in spring. Learn more about the flowering time and the different forms of flowering in the various elm species.
Features of the elms bloom
The first flowers of the elm appear in most evergreen species in the spring even before the leaves have formed. Even in early summer, they are fully trained. Its shape is reminiscent of a bell. The deciduous tree forms small clumps, which are composed of several individual flowers together. The color of the elm blossom is rather subtle and unimpressive. Often it is brownish-violet, whereby the color may vary from species to species. In addition, the flowers of the elm are very small. They reach about a size of 3-6 mm.
Elms bloom every two years. Only from the age of 30-40 years, they become manageable, so sexually mature. Elm flowers are hermaphrodite. This means that the tree has both male and female flowers. The pollination is done by the wind.
In general, these features apply to all elm species. However, in the following overview, you will recognize many differences that differ in detail. The most striking difference between the European-style elm species is the length of the peduncle: