American Elm
American Elms are a large, long lived, stately tree. They are considered amongst the most beautiful and graceful trees that
can be grown in the prairies. You will positively enjoy how their long slender branches gently sway in a breeze. Their leaves turn a golden yellow in the fall.
American Elms are the trees that magnificently shade both
North and South 1st Street in Medicine Hat with their cathedral-like ceiling of branches. They are exceptionally hardy and tolerant of even the most harsh planting site.
Description
| Common Name |
American Elm |
|---|---|
| Latin Name |
Ulmus Americana |
| Form |
Vase Shaped |
| Life Span |
150+ |
| Growth Rate |
Fast when young and then moderate |
| Mature Height |
25m+ |
| Mature Spread |
15m+ |
| Flower Colour |
Inconspicuous |
| Fragrance |
Not significant |
| Fall Colour |
Golden ,Yellow |
| Soil Preference |
Adaptable to All |
| Exposure Preference |
Full sun |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 2a |
| Special Attributes and Considerations |
A notable feature of the American Elm is that as the tree grows the base of the tree flares and forms buttresses like trees of the tropics. |
| Folk Lore |
Dutch Elm Disease is a major concern with American Elms and special considerations must made to help keep Alberta DED free. |
| Available Sizes |
40mm ,50mm ,70mm |
| Common Name |
American Elm |
|---|---|
| Latin Name |
Ulmus Americana |
| Form |
Vase Shaped |
| Life Span |
150+ |
| Growth Rate |
Fast when young and then moderate |
| Mature Height |
25m+ |
| Mature Spread |
15m+ |
| Flower Colour |
Inconspicuous |
| Fragrance |
Not significant |
| Fall Colour |
Golden ,Yellow |
| Soil Preference |
Adaptable to All |
| Exposure Preference |
Full sun |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 2a |
| Special Attributes and Considerations |
A notable feature of the American Elm is that as the tree grows the base of the tree flares and forms buttresses like trees of the tropics. |
| Folk Lore |
Dutch Elm Disease is a major concern with American Elms and special considerations must made to help keep Alberta DED free. |
| Available Sizes |
40mm ,50mm ,70mm |
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