Siberian elm - Ulmaceae Ulmus pumila

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Taxonomy

Family	Ulmaceae
Genus	Ulmus
Species	pumila
Common Name	Siberian elm
iTree Code	ULPU

Plant Form

Form	Tree: narrow irregular crown
Height	70 feet
Spread	50 feet
Deciduous	Yes

Identification Description

Foliage	dark green, small (1-2") oval with a pointed tip, doubly serrate edges	Leaf Type	Simple
		Needles	0
Bark	gray with irregular shallow furrows; often with tan/white streaks from wet wood infection
Bud	tiny, dark brown/black; leaf buds: small slightly pointed; flower buds: rounded with hairs (ciliate) along scales	Bud Arrangement	Alternate
Twig	very slender, gray/brown; numerous small twigs; zig-zag appearance
Flower	green, in clusters and drooping; small
Fruit	small circular samaras with papery wing, deeply notched; often very numerous
Fall Color	brown, yellow

Site Characteristics

USDA Zones		pH Levels		Salt Tolerance
Min	3a	Min	5.5	Soil	Moderate
Max	9a	Max	8.0	Spray	Moderate

Shade Tolerance	Drought Tolerance	Allelopathy
Intolerant	High	No

Species Status

Nebraska Native
U.S. Native
Region of Origin	Russia, China, Korea
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