American Elm

American Elm winter

Overview

Scientific NameUlmus americana
Common NameAmerican Elm
FamilyUlmaceae
Average Tree SizeLarge
Growth RateModerate, Fast
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Water RequirementsMoist, Well-drained
Native RangeMidwest North America
Hardiness Zone3 to 9
Season of InterestEarly Winter, Mid Winter, Late Winter, Fall, Early Fall, Mid Fall, Late Fall
Supported WildlifePainted Lady Butterflies, Eastern Comma Butterflies, Morning Cloak Butterflies, Questiomark Butterflies

American Elm Map Location

Key
Green Deciduous TreeDeciduous Trees
Gold Deciduous TreeDeciduous Champion Trees
Green Coniferous TreeConiferous Trees
Gold Coniferous TreeConiferous Champion Trees
Green ShrubShrubs
Gold ShrubsChampion Shrubs
Compass indicating North is up

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