Siberian Elm, Dwarf Elm
Fast-growing, Ulmus pumila (Siberian Elm) is a large, broadly upright, deciduous tree with oval, serrated, dark green leaves, up to 2-3 in. long (5-7 cm), that turn butter-yellow in the fall. Inconspicuous tiny red flowers appear in early spring before the leaves emerge. They give way to papery, winged seeds that disperse their seedlings over a wide area and can form large colonies. Tough, tolerant of cold, heat, aridity or poor soil, somewhat resistant to the Dutch elm disease, Siberian Elm is, however weak-wooded, its branches being brittle and easily damaged by strong winds, ice or snow. It is also susceptible to insect attack, especially leaf beetles. This is a poor ornamental tree which could be used in holding soil for erosion control.
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Ulmaceae |
Genus | Ulmus |
Common names | Siberian Elm, Elm |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 50' - 70' (15.2m - 21.3m) |
Spread | 40' - 70' (12.2m - 21.3m) |
Maintenance | High |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A1, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Trees |
Plant Family | Ulmaceae |
Genus | Ulmus |
Common names | Siberian Elm, Elm |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 50' - 70' (15.2m - 21.3m) |
Spread | 40' - 70' (12.2m - 21.3m) |
Maintenance | High |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Ulmus pumila (Siberian Elm) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Ulmus pumila (Siberian Elm) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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