Ulmus pumila 'Mauro' Formal Note: because of this tree's

Note: because of this tree's small stature and wide spreading habit

A form of our native hornbeam differing mainly in its tightly ascending branching habit

The yellow flesh is finely grained

Plant in a sheltered location away from direct sunlight to avoid bleaching of the leaves

having been cultivated to feed silkworms for silk production for over four thousand years

Ulmus pumila 'Mauro' Formal Note: because of this tree'sA weeping selection of the Siberian elm, characterised by dark green, narrow elliptic lanceolate leaves, lustrous above and hairy beneath. Green, inconspicuous flowers appear on bare brances in spring, followed by rounded, winged fruit. Adaptable to drought, cold and poor, dry soils. Resistant to Dutch elm disease and tolerates polution and salt. H7