Ulmus x spp. Elm Hybrids - DED Resistant Cultivars Recommended
Hybrid Elms
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
15 - 23m
Width:
12 - 21m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
3, 4, 5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
Very High
Flooding Tolerance:
Moderate
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Unknown
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Moderate
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site
Native to Ontario:
Native to North America:




Insects and Diseases
Many different hybrids elms are available. Hybrids have been developed to be resistant to Dutch Elm Disease, with varying resistance to Elm Yellow and Elm Leaf Beetle.
Management Notes
None of significance