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Ulmaceae
Ulmus americana
American Elm
The American elm is a large deciduous tree native to eastern North America. Its arching spreading habit, handsome dark green foliage, and tolerance of city conditions made it the quintessential shade tree for the eastern United States before Dutch elm disease decimated it in the mid-1900s. Elm yellows is another disease that attacks American elms, often fatally. Several disease resistant forms of American elm have been introduced including 'Valley Forge', 'New Harmony', 'Princeton', and 'Independence'. Also available are several elm hybrids that combine disease resistance with a resemblance to American elm: these include Accolade™ ('Morton') and Triumph™ ('Morton Glossy'). All prefer full sun and well-drained soil, and work well as street trees or on large properties.
9 - 1
3 - 9
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Tree
Full Sun
60'-100' / 18.3m - 30.5m
30'-100' / 9.1m - 30.5m
Early Spring
North America
Acidic, Neutral
Average
Loam
Pollution
Fast
Average Water
Upright/Erect
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Insignificant
Green
Tan
Light Green
Dark Green
Light Yellow
Sandy Brown, Gray
No
Single
Medium
Matte
Fissured
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Yes
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