Scientific Name
Ulmus pumila

Common Name
Siberian elm
Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Habit: Deciduous
Growth Rate: Rapid
Site Requirements: Sun; range of soil types
Texture: Medium to fine
Form: Rounded; open; large ascending branches
Height: 50 to 70'
Width: 40 to 60'
Leaf: 1 to 3" alternate, simple leaves; no appreciable fall color
Flower/Fruit: Not showy
Comments: Fast growing for quick shade; brittle wood; leaves often eaten by elm leaf beetle; not recommended
Cultivars: --
 
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