Ulmus americana
American Elm

 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flowers:
not showy
 Stem:
Slender, round, red-brown, pubescent at first, becoming glabrous
 Fruit:
Rounded, notched, disc-shaped samara, 1/2" long, maturing in May through June
 Ultimate Height:
80ft feet
 Ultimate Spread:
50ft feet
 Light Requirements:
 Soil:
well-drained soils
 Ecological Functions:

Additional Information

American Elm, also known as White, Gray, Water, or Swamp Elm. Previously, a common street tree but the Dutch elm disease killed many trees. Although, with maintenance programs some trees are able to hold back the disease.

2 Ulmus americana found

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Number Accession ID Location
12022_15784*AHORTPARK
22023_00538*AHORTPARK

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