Brandon Elm
The Brandon Elm is a selection of the native American Elm that grows on the eastern prairies. It was chosen for it’s consistent upright vase form, dense ascending branch structure and being considerably more compact. The leaves are dark green with a serrated margins and turn a golden yellow in the fall. The tree can be trained to have a raised lower branches which makes it suitable for locations with visibility and clearance concerns. Brandon Elms are hardy, drought and urban tolerant. The tree is highly versatile and widely planted for good reason.
Description
| Common Name |
Brandon Elm |
|---|---|
| Latin Name |
Ulmus americana 'Brandon' |
| Form |
Vase Shaped |
| Life Span |
100+ |
| Growth Rate |
Fast when young and then moderate |
| Mature Height |
12m |
| Mature Spread |
7.5m |
| Flower Colour |
Inconspicuous |
| Fragrance |
Not significant |
| Fall Colour |
Yellow |
| Soil Preference |
Adaptable to All |
| Exposure Preference |
Full sun |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
Zone 2a |
| Special Attributes and Considerations |
A notable feature of Brandon and American of Elms is that as the tree grows the base of the tree flares and forms buttresses like trees of the tropics. Dutch Elm Disease is a major concern with Brandon and American of Elms. Special considerations must made to help keep Alberta DED free. Only prune American Elm between October 1st and March 31st. The reason for this is beetle that spreads the fungus that causes DED is attracted to fresh wounds on Elm trees. |
| Folk Lore |
The Brandon Elm was selected by Lacombe Nurseries in central Alberta in around 1969. |
| Available Sizes |
40mm |
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