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American Elm

Ulmus americana

Photograph of the historic "Grayson Elm," an American elm tree located in Amherst, Massachusetts. (Photograph taken in O

"Herbie", a notable American Elm in Yarmouth, Maine

Ulmus americana, generally known as the American elm or, less commonly, as the white elm or water elm, is a species of elm native to eastern North America. The trees can live for several hundred years. It is a very hardy species that can withstand low winter temperatures.

Quick Facts
Scientific name Ulmus americana
Family Ulmaceae
Height 60-80 ft
Bloom time Mar-Apr
Sun Full sun
Moisture Mesic to wet
Soil Any
Wildlife value Larval host for question mark and comma butterflies; early seed for birds

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  • Marty Aligata (CC BY-SA 4.0)
  • Dudesleeper (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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