Ulmus rubra - Not Recommended
Slippery Elm, Red Elm
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
12 - 18m
Width:
9 - 15m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
Moderate
Flooding Tolerance:
High
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Unknown
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Naturalization
Native to Ontario:
Yes
Native to North America:
Yes
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Photograph provided by Glen Lumis
Insects and Diseases
Not recommended due to susceptibility to Dutch Elm Disease.
Management Notes
None of significance