Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge'
Valley Forge American Elm

Ulmus americana ′Valley Forge′ - Overall Habit
 Family:
 Genus:
 Plant Type:
 Growth Forms:
 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Green (Not ornamentally important)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Glossy green summer foliage); Yellow (Fall foliage)
 Fruit Notes:
Green (Wafer-like samaras; not ornamentally important)
 Ultimate Height:
60-70 feet
 Ultimate Spread:
50-60 feet
 Fruiting Times:
 Light Requirements:
 Soil Notes:
Prefers moist soils; pH and soil salt tolerant
 Range:
Cultivated origin
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Glossy dark leaves are 3-6" long by 1-3" wide and simple and alternate, unequal at base (oblique), doubly serrate with 13-18 parallel veins from midvein to the teeth. Buds are adpressed against stalk and appear stalked.
  Special Characteristics:
  • Drought Tolerant 280
  • Pollution Tolerant 217
  • Salt Tolerant 60
  • Wet Soil Tolerant 106
  • Park Tree 39
  • Shade Tree 176
  • Specimen 612
  • Street Tree 138

    • Additional Information

    This cultivar has the classic vase-like form and ascending branches that the American elm is know for, while also having the best Dutch elm disease resistance of the new "Dutch elm resistant" cultivars. Important to stake when young.

    When Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge' has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

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    6 Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge' found

    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12014_00106*AAR
    22012_01267*AAR
    3ORIG_9709*AJNSN
    4ORIG_9707*ALWSN
    52012_01267*BAR
    62023_00018*A

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