American elm (Ulmus americana)
Family: Ulmaceae
American elms are large, stately trees that grow naturally across a broad region of North America. They have a distinctive vase-shaped canopy and attractive autumn foliage. Once common in nature and in the landscape, American elms are in decline as a result of Dutch elm disease. Many cultivars are known, and some appear to be partially resistant to the disease. Landscapers continue to plant American elm trees, and they remain a familiar sight in the United States and Canada.
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autumn color, sun, tree
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Cultivation: Large tree for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9. Grows best in full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 60' to 100' (18 m to 30 m) tall with a spread of 40' to 80' (12 m to 24 m).
Flowering: Blooms from early spring through mid-spring.
Propagation methods: seeds, cuttings.
Size: Reaches 60' to 100' (18 m to 30 m) tall with a spread of 40' to 80' (12 m to 24 m).
Flowering: Blooms from early spring through mid-spring.
Propagation methods: seeds, cuttings.