Profile
American Elm
Ulmus americana
Deciduous Tree
Height |
40 - 60 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
20 - 30 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Upright, vase-shaped habit; dark green leaves are pointy and serrated; adaptable plant tolerates both dry and wet conditions; not particular as to soil type or pH; able to handle environmental salt and is tolerant of urban pollution. |
Limitations |
Susceptible to Dutch elm disease although DED is not present in Alaska; some new cultivars are resistant to DED; plant in full sunlight. |
Hardiness |
SC, SE, (Zone 2-3) |
Origin |
North America |
