Ulmus americana

American Elm, Gray Elm, Water Elm, White Elm

Family: Ulmaceae Elm


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Green
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Specimen, street tree
Height 75' to 90' / 22.80m to 27.40m
Spread 50' to 60' / 15.20m to 18.20m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Vase
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive