Field Elm
Ulmus carpinifolia
Ulmaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · introduced
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As of March 31, 2026, soil temperature at Kent / Auburn is 47.7°F. Field Elm, hardy to Zone Zones 5a–7b, is in early-season conditions in Zone 8b.
Field elm (smoothleaf elm) is a deciduous tree from Europe, central Asia, and Africa reaching 70-90 ft. It has an ascending, oval, or pyramidal form with rough, block-patterned bark and gold-yellow fall color. Winter flowers are inconspicuous.
Field elm is hardy in zones 5a-7b and prefers full sun with moist to well-drained soil (pH 6.0-8.0). Growth is rapid with variable tolerances for drought, pollution, salt, and wet soil. It blooms in winter with separate male and female flowers on the same tree.
Quick Facts
Height
70-90 ft
Spread
30-40 ft
Growth Rate
Rapid
Light
Full Sun
Soil
Moist, Moist To Wet, Well Drained
Hardiness
Zone Zones 5a–7b
Bloom Time
winter
Fall Color
Gold/yellow
Origin
Europe, Central Asia, Africa
Cultivars (1)
'Frontier'