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Ulmus pumila

Siberian Elm

This fast-growing selection has a broad, upright habit, dark green foliage and good resistance to Dutch elm disease.

  • »  Fast-growing with a broad upright habit
  • »  Small reddish flowers appear before the foliage
  • »  Flowers give way to tiny-seeded winged samaras
  • »  Dark green foliage turns a dull yellow in the fall
  • »  Bloom Time: Spring

2gal
$41.44
3gal
$46.31
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:15-20 m
  • Spread:10-15 m
  • Bloom Color: Red
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Fall Color
• Heat Tolerant
Landscape uses
• Specimen
Additional Information about Ulmus pumila

Invasive non-native. 

Consider substitutes: for hedging, Aronia spp, Ilex glabra, or Viburnum lentago. For a fast-growing tree with small leaves, Gleditsia spp, Amelanchier.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ulmus pumila

A tough rapid grower in full sun and a rich, moist loam. Adapts well to both wet and dry sites.