Foliage
Bark
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Twig
Fruit
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Taxonomy
| Family | Ulmaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Ulmus |
| Species | americana |
| Common Name | American elm |
| iTree Code | ULAM |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: vase shaped canopy |
|---|---|
| Height | 120 feet |
| Spread | 70 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | doubly serrate edges, uneven at base, tip pointed (3-4"), V-venation | Leaf Type
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Simple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | grayish (often white streaks present), furrowed ridges; cross-section has “bacon” pattern | ||
| Bud | false terminal bud, red/brown pointed, non-hairy; distinct overlapping scales (imbricate) | Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
| Twig | slender, reddish brown in current year, then gray; zig-zag appearance | ||
| Flower | small, clustered, green with red, white before leaves; male and female organs on same flower (perfect) | ||
| Fruit | small, papery disk (samara) with hairs and notch at top | ||
| Fall Color | yellow | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 3b | Min | 5.0 | Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 9b | Max | 8.0 | Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | Moderate | No |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | Canada, United States |
| More Information | Visit External Site |