American Elm
Scientific Name
Ulmus americana
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
3a to 9b
This is a native Florida plant.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
American 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
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Trees - Large
Plant Shape
- Arching
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
American Elm is Deciduous
Spread
50-70 feet
Height
70-90 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Inconspicuous
Flower Month
- December
Flower Color
- Red
Plant Role for Butterflies
Host for the following butterflies
Additional Detail
Long-lived; susceptible to Dutch elm disease; medium to low wind resistance. | Pests/Diseases: dutch elm disease, phloem necrosis | attracts butterflies
