Ulmus americana

Few natural stands occur in isolated locations in region. Few survivors of Dutch Elm Disease exist in landscape situations-resistant forms are now available for landscape use.

Ulmus americana

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Common Name American elm
Landscape Zone LZ3
Firewise Rating Firewise (1)
Urban Use High
Invasive No
Native Yes
Utility Use No
Ladder Potential without Pruning No
Cold Hardiness Zone 4
Heat Tolerance Zone 9
Sun Exposure Full Sun
Soil pH Adaptable
Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils Medium
Salt Tolerance Yes
Drought Resistance Medium
Pest Resistance Medium
Growth Rate Medium
Plant Form Vase
Plant Height Mature Size in feet 100.0
Plant Height Mature Size in meters 30
Trunk Size Single,
Bark Ridged
Leaf Arrangement Alternate
Leaf Persistance Deciduous
Leaf Color Green None
Leaf Type Simple
Leaf Characteristics Papery-thin

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