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(Ulmus crassifolia)
Cedar Elm (Ulmus crassifolia)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Ulmus crassifolia, commonly known as Cedar Elm, is a deciduous tree, and is native to floodplains, stream banks, and swampy areas of the South-Central USA and Northeastern Mexico. It can grow to a height of 24–27 meters with a typical width of 18–22 meters, featuring a rounded crown and dense foliage. The leaves are small, rough-textured, and typically turn yellow in the fall before dropping. Cedar Elm is one of the last elms to lose its leaves in the winter. The inconspicuous flowers appear in late summer to early fall, with a reddish-purple hue, followed by the production of distinctive winged samaras, which are seeds encased in a papery disk. These fruits mature quickly after flowering and are dispersed by the wind.
Cedar Elm is valued for its hardiness and adaptability, often used in urban environments due to its tolerance of drought, poor soil, and air pollution. It is suitable for planting as a shade tree in parks and residential areas. This species requires full sun for optimal growth and prefers well-drained soils, although it can tolerate a range of soil conditions, including wet soils. While Cedar Elm is relatively easy to maintain, it can be susceptible to Dutch elm disease and elm leaf beetle, which can cause significant damage.CC BY-SA 4.0
Cedar Elm is valued for its hardiness and adaptability, often used in urban environments due to its tolerance of drought, poor soil, and air pollution. It is suitable for planting as a shade tree in parks and residential areas. This species requires full sun for optimal growth and prefers well-drained soils, although it can tolerate a range of soil conditions, including wet soils. While Cedar Elm is relatively easy to maintain, it can be susceptible to Dutch elm disease and elm leaf beetle, which can cause significant damage.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Tree
- Height: 50-70 feet
- Width: 40-60 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Floodplains, stream banks, and swampy areas of the South-Central USA and Northeastern Mexico
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: Ulmus crassifolia , Ulmus monterreyensis , Ulmus opaca
GBIF Accepted Name: Ulmus crassifolia Nutt.