Taxonomy
| Clade | angiosperm |
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| Family | Ulmaceae |
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| Genus | Ulmus |
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| Species | pumila |
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| Common Name | Siberian elm |
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| iTree Code | ULPU |
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Plant Form
| Form | Tree: narrow irregular crown |
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| Height | 70 feet |
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| Spread | 50 feet |
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| Deciduous | Yes |
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Identification Description
| Foliage | dark green, small (1-2") oval with a pointed tip, doubly serrate edges |
Leaf Type
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Simple |
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| Bark | gray with irregular shallow furrows; often with tan/white streaks from wet wood infection |
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| Bud | tiny, dark brown/black; leaf buds: small slightly pointed; flower buds: rounded with hairs (ciliate) along scales |
Bud Arrangement
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Alternate |
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| Twig | very slender, gray/brown; numerous small twigs; zig-zag appearance |
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| Flower | green, in clusters and drooping; small |
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| Fruit | small circular samaras with papery wing, deeply notched; often very numerous |
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| Fall Color | brown, yellow |
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Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
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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 |
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| U.S. Native |
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| Region of Origin | Russia, China, Korea |
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| More Information | Visit External Site |
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