American elm

Ulmus americana

Also known as Ulmus mollifolia, Ulmus americana var. incisa, Soft elm, Ulmus americana var. glabra

Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · American Elm · Shade Tree · Deciduous · Native Tree · Large Tree · Fast Growing · Landscape Tree · Wildlife Habitat · North American Native · Vase Shaped

The American elm is a stately, fast-growing shade tree prized for its vase-shaped canopy and adaptability to a range of soil conditions. Plant in a sunny to partly shaded location with adequate space, and water young trees regularly until fully established. Choose disease-resistant cultivars to reduce susceptibility to Dutch elm disease, the tree's primary threat.