Siberian Elm
Common Name: Siberian Elm
Species Name: Ulmus pumila
Family Name: Ulmaceae
Examples of Siberian Elm Ulmus pumila
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Eastern Siberia |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Elm leaf beetle |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 50-foot diameter, 70-foot height
- Leaves: Alternate, simple, 3/4-3 inches long, toothed margins
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Adapted to most soil conditions |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 3º |
| Notes | Resistant to Dutch elm disease and phloem necrosis; fast growth rate, weak-wooded; tough and invasive; a poor ornamental tree |