David Elm

Ulmus davidiana

Ulmaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · introduced

Last updated May 11, 2026

Plant Profile

Size & Form

Height

50 ft

Site Requirements

Light

Full Sun to Part Shade

Hardiness

Zones 6a–8b

Ornamental Interest

Origin

restricted to China, to the provinces of Hebei

Dutch Elm DiseaseHigh

Fungal Colonization of Xylem

Peak Population & Dispersal

Elm leaf beetleHigh

Larval Feeding

Fall webwormHigh

Larval Feeding & Web Building

+ 2 more — see full disease and pest lists below

Diseases: Regionally Documented (4)

Neonectria ditissima Nectria Canker Ophiostoma novo-ulmi Dutch Elm Disease Multiple bacterial species, including Enterobacter cloaca... Bacterial Wetwood Slime Flux Enterobacter cloacae and Klebsiella pneumoniae Bacterial Wetwood

Pests: Regionally Documented (9)

Aphidoidea Aphid Scolytinae Bark beetle Nymphalis antiopa Spiny elm caterpillar Gossyparia spuria European elm scale Fenusa ulmi Elm leafminer Xanthogaleruca luteola Elm leaf beetle Prionoxystus robiniae Carpenterworm Hyphantria cunea Fall webworm Lepidosaphes ulmi Oystershell scale

Data Maturity

Structured Multiple sources. Expert review underway.