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Ulmus americana 'Lewis and Clark'

Prairie Expedition® Elm

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

16 - 18m

Width:

10 - 12m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

3

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

Very High

Flooding Tolerance:

High

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Tolerant

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Moderate

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site

Native to Ontario:

Native to Central Canada:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

Photograph courtesy of NDSU
Photograph courtesy of NDSU
Photograph courtesy of NDSU
Photograph courtesy of NDSU
Photograph courtesy of NDSU
Photograph courtesy of NDSU
Photograph courtesy of NDSU
Photograph courtesy of NDSU
Photograph courtesy of NDSU
Photograph courtesy of NDSU
Photograph courtesy of NDSU
Photograph courtesy of NDSU

Management Notes

Ulmus americana is native to southern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan