Scientific Name: Ulmus americana
Common Name: American elm
Native Range: Eastern North America
Zone: 2 to 9
Plant type & Form: Deciduous tree with a vase-shaped, broad-rounded crown
Height: 60.00 to 80.00 feet
Spread: 40.00 to 70.00 feet
Bloom Time: March to April
Bloom Description: Reddish-green
Flower: Insignificant small green flowers appear before foliage emerges in spring
Fruit: Flowers give way to single-seeded, wafer-like samaras
Leaf: Rough-textured, ovate-elliptic, dark green leaves with toothed margins and asymmetrical bases (up to 6″ long)
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Soil type & pH: Prefers rich, moist loams and can adapt to both wet and dry conditions
Maintenance: Medium
Suggested Use: Shade tree, Street Tree, Rain Garden
Tolerates: Drought, Black Walnut, Air Pollution, Urban Conditions
Notes: American elm trees have been devastated by Dutch elm disease and are not always a viable choice for landscape uses.
Identification notes: Look for ovate leaves with serrated edges and asymmetrical bases. The veins of the leaf tend to extend straight to the margins and the leaves have a rough texture. The bark is a dark grey color and can have diamond shaped ridges.
Information gathered from Missouri Botanical Garden
