Native upland elm with broader leaves and a more open crown than English elm. More tolerant of Dutch elm disease and the easiest elm to establish in northern gardens.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 4–7 | −34.4 °C to −12.2 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 4–7 | −29 °C to −7 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–5 | −10 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Larval food plant for the white-letter hairstreak and the rare large tortoiseshell butterfly
- More resistant to Dutch elm disease than English elm — the best elm for upland and northern plantings
- Distinctive papery winged seeds appear before the leaves in spring
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