Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge'
Valley Forge American Elm

Ulmus americana ′Valley Forge′ - Overall Habit

Family:

Ulmaceae (Elm Family) 39

Genus:

Ulmus (Elm) 28

Plant Type:

Tree 580

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 5 235

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 807

Flowers:

Green (Not ornamentally important)

Foliage:

Green (Glossy green summer foliage); Yellow (Fall foliage)

Fruit:

Green (Wafer-like samaras; not ornamentally important)

Ultimate Height:

60-70 feet

Ultimate Spread:

50-60 feet

Light Requirements:

Soil:

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 277

Pollution Tolerant 217

Salt Tolerant 60

Wet Soil Tolerant 105

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.