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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
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