TREE / Deciduous
ZONE: 2 – 9
LIGHT: Sun
HEIGHT: 60 - 80 ft.
SPREAD: 40 – 70 ft.
SOIL: Any, well-drained
LANDSCAPE VALUES:
Handsome and graceful, Ulmus americana is a medium to large tree of upright-spreading habit, forming a very broad, flattop or vase like crown. In years past, the American elm was used widely as a shade tree because of it fast growth and graceful broad and wide looking form. In the 1950’s this tree was devastated by Dutch Elm disease. This tree is native to all area of the US east of the Rocky Mountains.
Larval Host of the Question Mark, Painted Lady, Mourning Cloak, Comma
Wildlife coverage, nesting and food source
