Common Name:
Cedar Elm
Scientific Name:
Ulmus crassifolia
Family Name:
Ulmaceae
Description:
Cedar Elm is a medium to large size deciduous shade tree that is native to Texas. Growth form is typically rounded, oval, or upright oval, but can sometimes be vase-shaped. A tree that is tolerant of many urban sites, Cedar Elm is becoming more popular in the landscape trade. While susceptible to Dutch Elm Disease, it appears to be less of a problem than on Ulmus americana or Ulmus alata.
Plant Habit or Use:
Medium tree, large tree
Exposure:
sun
Flower Color:
Red-brown to red-green, inconspicuous
Blooming Period:
Summer, fall
Fruit Characteristics:
Winged samara in autumn
Height:
40 ft to 70, site responsive
Width:
40 ft to 70 ft
Earth–Kind® Index:
- Heat Tolerance: High Heat Tolerance
- Water Requirements: Low Water Use
- Soil Requirements: Low Soil Requirements
- Pest Tolerance: Low Pest Resistance
- Fertility Requirements: Medium Fertility Requirements
Explanation of the Earth–Kind® Index breakdown
USDA Hardiness Zones:
6, 7, 8, 9
Regions that intersect these hardiness zones:
Region A - Panhandle and High Plains• Region B - North and Central Texas• Region C - Northeast and East Texas• Region D - West Texas• Region E - Upper Rio Grande• Region F - Hill Country and Central Coast• Region G - Southeast Texas• Region H - Rio Grande Valley
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Additional Comments:
Tough durable tree worthy of greater testing. Subject to occasional problems with powdery mildew, elm leaf beetle, mistletoe, and DED.