Elms are deciduous and semi-deciduous trees comprising the genus Ulmus in the family Ulmaceae. They are distributed over most of the Northern Hemisphere, inhabiting the temperate and tropical - montane regions of North America and Eurasia, presently ranging southward in the Middle East to Lebanon and Israel, [ 1 ] and across the Equator in the ...

Ulmus americana, generally known as the American elm or, less commonly, as the white elm or water elm, [a] is a species of elm native to eastern North America. The trees can live for several hundred years.

Mar 11, 2025 · elm, (genus Ulmus), genus of about 35 species of forest and ornamental shade trees of the family Ulmaceae, native primarily to north temperate areas. Many are cultivated for their height and attractive foliage.

Ulmus ‘Frontier’ The U.S. National Arboretum presents Ulmus ‘Frontier’, an elm tree of moderate stature with attractive red fall color. ‘Frontier’ hybrid elm combines a high level of tolerance to Dutch elm disease, moderate resistance to elm leaf beetle, small leaves, and a lovely red-purple autumn coloration.

Inconspicuous small green flowers in spring. The leaves are alternate, with simple, single or most commonly, doubly serrate margins, usually asymmetric at the base and acuminate at the apex. Non-showy fall color. Stems brown and sometimes …

Winged elm is a woody, deciduous tree in the elm family (Ulmaceae). It is native to eastern and central North America. Winged Elm grows 40 to 60 feet tall and 20 to 40 feet wide. It prefers full to partial sun and moist soil with good drainage.

American elm is a rapidly growing perennial, woody, deciduous tree in the elm family (Ulmaceae). It grows 60 to 80 feet tall with a trunk diameter of 2 to 5 feet. Older trees sometimes develop buttresses that expand their base. The tree is native to eastern North America.

Ulmus americana, commonly called American elm, is a medium to large deciduous tree, typically growing to 60-80’ (less frequently to 130’) tall with a vase-shaped, broad-rounded crown. It is native to eastern and central North America.

Feb 23, 2023 · Elm trees are a species of deciduous and semi-deciduous trees in the genus Ulmus. A common feature of most elm trees is their oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges, a pointed end, and visible veins. Elm trees are huge shade trees that can grow up to 100 ft. (30 m) tall with a wide spread of around 75 ft. (22 m).

May 29, 2024 · The American Elm (Ulmus americana), also known as the white elm, water elm, soft elm, or Florida elm, is a type of elm tree native to eastern North America. It is characterize by a vase-shaped habit, forming a broad, flat-topped or vase-like crown.