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Ulmus americana

American Elm

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

18 - 24m

Width:

9 - 21m

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:

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

Native to Ontario:

Native to Central Canada:

Yes

Native to North America:

Yes

Management Notes

Ulmus americana is native to southern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan