Ulmus 'Klemmer'

The elm cultivar Ulmus 'Klemmer' or Flanders Elm, is probably one of a number of hybrids arising from the crossing of the Wych Elm (Ulmus glabra) with a variety of Field Elm (Ulmus minor), making it a variety of Ulmus × hollandica . Originating in the Bruges area, it was released in 1789 and was listed at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew as Ulmus × hollandica var. Klemmerii. The name 'Klemmer' derives, however, from the Flemish for 'climber', a reference to the tree's rapid growth and lofty height; so Klemmerii is a misnomer, incorrectly implying a proper noun Klemmer. This elm's rapid growth in its native area suggests F1 hybrid vigour, though the tree was regarded by Green as "possibly U. carpinifolia (: minor)", fast growth is not usually a feature of U. minor in Northern Europe.