American Elm
Ulmus americana

American Elm
Ulmus americana

The American Elm is a classic, large deciduous shade tree known for its gracefully arching branches, forming a vase-shaped canopy with dense, dark green foliage. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it is tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions and climates. With its stately form, strong shade value, and iconic American landscape presence, the American Elm is ideal for parks, streetscapes, estates, and large residential properties requiring an elegant, long-lived shade tree.
Colors
Maintenance
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Growth Habit
60-100ft
Native
Native
Hardiness Zone
Zones 9
Soil PH
5.5-8.0 PH
Salt Tolerance
Medium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Drought Tolerance
Medium