Winged Elm

Winged Elm

Scientific Name

Ulmus alata

Geographical Considerations

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Hardiness Zones

7a to 9b

This is a native Florida plant.

Yard Conditions

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Optimal Light

Winged Elm grows best in Full Sun.

Light Range

It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun

Soil Texture

Any Texture

Soil Moisture

Well Drained to Wet

Soil pH

Tolerates Any Soil pH (4.5-8.0)

Salt Tolerance

Medium

DroughtTolerance

High

Wind Resistance

Not known

Toxicity

Not known

Nematode Tolerance

Not known

Appearance

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Plant Type

  • Trees - Large

Plant Shape

  • Upright
  • Arching

Leaf Persistence

Winged Elm is Deciduous

Spread

30-40 feet

Height

45-70 feet

Growth Rate

Fast

Leaf Size

Medium

Leaf Texture

Medium

Flower Size

Inconspicuous

Flower Month

  • February

Flower Color

  • Red

Plant Role for Butterflies

Host for the following butterflies

Additional Detail

Susceptible to Dutch elm disease; medium to high wind resistance. | Pests/Diseases: relatively pest-free | attracts butterflies, birds

UF IFAS Ext FFL