American Elm
(Ulmus americana)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Tree
Height: 60 - 100 ft
Spread: 60 - 120 ft
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Early Spring (Mar - Apr)
Fruit Type: Samara
Fruit Color: Green / Tan
Autumn Color: Yellow / Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Medium / High
Deer Resistance*: Medium
Dog Safe**: Insufficient Info
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names:
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
American Elm seeds and buds are eaten by many birds and small mammals. Bees may collect pollen from the flowers. Trees provide cover and nesting sites for wildlife in addition to thermal protection for cavity nesters. It is a larval host for 185 species of butterflies and moths.