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Species: Ulmus pumila

(ul'mus pue'mi-lah)

Ulmus pumila

Dwarf Asiatic Elm: Siberian Elm

Found on Course Walks

None Listed

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

Tree Identification Guide

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet

50' - 70' (spread 40' - 50')

Deciduous

open

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

4a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Tolerates salty soil

fast growth, poor form; susceptible to wood breakage; a poor choice except for difficult sites

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

very susceptible to elm leaf beetle; wood is brittle and breaks easily

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

Native to Siberia, China, Korea

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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