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ELM
Ulmus |
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Description:
Elms are adaptable to a wide variety of soil conditions and come in
graceful, vase-shaped forms and a weeping form. Elms prefer full sun
and adapt easily to extremes in pH, moisture, wind and heat. The
aggressive roots can probably break sidewalks
and raise pavement if trees are improperly located.
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| Common Name: |
Elm, American Elm, Hybrid
Elm, American Elm, White Elm, Gray Elm, Water Elm |
| Botanical
Name: |
Ulmus |
| Type: |
Deciduous Tree |
| Form: |
See individual plant
descriptions |
| Soil
Preference: |
Will tolerate drought,
flooding, and very wet to very dry soils. Prefers well-drained, sandy,
loamy or clay soils with a pH of acidic to alkaline.
(less than 6.8-7.7) |
| Growth Rate: |
Fast, 12-18" per year |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Partial Shade |
| Attributes: |
'Valley Forge' & 'Princeton' are Dutch Elm Disease resistant; 'Morton' is
moderately resistant. |
| Pests: |
See individual plant descriptions below. |
| Diseases: |
See individual plant descriptions below. |
| Care: |
Fertilize with Holly-tone as recommended. Planting
Instructions: Trees & Shrubs
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |

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Ulmus
x 'Morton' ('Accolade'™)
Elm, Hybrid Elm
Zones 4a-6a (7)
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Description: This
is a Chicagoland
Grows Inc. introduction and was selected from the collections of The
Morton Arboretum, Lisle, Illinois for it's graceful, vase-shaped habit,
vigorous growth rate, dark green glossy foliage, excellent disease and pest
resistance, excellent drought tolerance and good yellow fall color.
Insects & Diseases - Moderately resistant to Elm leaf beetle and Dutch
Elm Disease. Asian Longhorn Beetle, Japanese Beetle and Lacebugs may
cause some problems. |
| Bloom Color: |
Green (inconspicuous) |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Glossy Green; yellow fall color |
| Height: |
25-50' |
| Spread: |
25-35' |
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Ulmus americana 'Princeton'
American Elm, Gray Elm, White Elm
zones 3a-9a
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| Description:
This dense symmetrical upright
Elm has dark green foliage which turns yellow in the fall. One of the best
American Dutch Elms for resisting the attack of Dutch Elm Disease.
Developed by Princeton Nurseries in 1922 and planted in Princeton, NJ in the
1930s. Insects & Diseases - Pests: Bark Beetle, Leaf
Beetle, Elm Borer, Gypsy Moth, Mites, Scale & Asian Longhorn Beetle.
Disease: Phloem Necrosis, Leaf Spot, Bacterial Leaf Scorch, Canker.
Sensitive to sulfur dioxide air pollution. |
| Bloom Color: |
Green (inconspicuous) |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green; yellow fall color |
| Height: |
75-90' |
| Spread: |
50-60' |
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Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge'
American Elm, Gray Elm, White Elm
zones 5-7
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| Description: 'Valley Forge' has an upright,
arching, broadly-vase-shaped structure with a full, dense leaf canopy.
This selection has proved to be the most resistant to Dutch Elm Disease.
It makes a great choice for urban sites, large yards, parks and as a street
tree. Introduced in 1966 by the National Arboretum. Insects &
Diseases: Bark beetle, leaf beetle, Elm borer, Gypsy Moth, mites, scale,
Asian Longhorn Beetle. Tolerates Dutch Elm Disease but phloem
necrosis, leaf spot, bacterial leaf scorch and cankers may cause problems. |
| Bloom Color: |
Green (inconspicuous) |
| Bloom Time: |
Spring |
| Foliage Color: |
Green; yellow fall color |
| Height: |
60-70' |
| Spread: |
55-65' |
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Ulmus 'Camperdownii'
Scotch Elm, Table-top Scotch Elm
zones 5a-7a
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| Description: A small, compact weeping tree that
would make a nice accent in any garden. The branches will eventually
reach the ground. This variety will tolerate drought and flooding.
Grows 12-18" per year. Insects & Diseases - Asian longhorn Beetle, Lacebugs |
| Bloom Color: |
Green (inconspicuous) |
| Bloom Time: |
Fall |
| Foliage Color: |
Green; yellow fall color |
| Height: |
12-20' |
| Spread: |
12-25' |
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