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Ulmus americana

American Elm (White Elm)

Plant these trees where they have lots of room to grow as the broad, vase-shaped silhouette can become quite wide. The massive trunks and large limbs support long, rough-textured green leaves.

  • »  Vase-shaped, broad, rounded crown
  • »  Insignificant green flowers in early spring become single, oval to rounded, winged seeds
  • »  Oval to elliptical rough-textured green leaves in the summer
  • »  Foliage turns a pale yellow in the fall
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

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  • Category:Trees
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:18-22 m
  • Spread:13-20 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
• Medium
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Deciduous
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Heat Tolerant
Habit
• Rounded
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Ulmus americana

Native to Ontario and much of North America.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ulmus americana

A large shade tree, proven excellent for large lawns and park settings.