Species: Ulmus pumila

(ul'mus pue'mi-lah)

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

Cultivars

'Coolshade', 'Dropmore', 'Hamburg Hybrid', 'Improved Cascade', 'Lincoln', 'Mr. Buzz', 'Pendula'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet

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

Leaves: Deciduous

Shape: open

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 4a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salty soil

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

Moisture Tolerance: 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

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil