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English Elm

English Elm

Ulmus procera

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 5aZone 8b

A large deciduous shade tree native to Europe with a tall, upright form, small clustered flowers in early spring, and attractive arching branching. Historically popular as a street and landscape tree, though susceptible to Dutch elm disease.

Overview

Form
columnar to spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
80–120′ tall × 40–80′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 5aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 8b

pH Range

5.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Canopy

The tallest trees that form the overstory.

Succession Role

mid successionalclimax

Native Range

Europe

Function & Care

biomass/mulcherosion controlhedgerowwindbreak

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering, sucker

Companion Planting

Plants well with