Ulmus pumila
Siberian Elm
Description
This deciduous tree will grow to 50' tall and 40' wide. It has smooth, dark green leaves but brittle wood.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
25-40', 40-60'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive, Messy
Design Styles
Ranch, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Wind Break, Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.