Siberian Elm
Ulmus pumila
Ulmaceae · broadleaf deciduous tree · introduced
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Data Maturity Structured
This profile synthesizes data from multiple published sources. Expert field review is in progress.
Quick Facts
Height
50–70 ft
Spread
39 ft
Growth Rate
Fast
Light
Sun to Part Shade
Soil
Moist
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
Zone Zones 4a–8b
Bloom Time
March to April
Origin
eastern Siberia, northern China, Manchuria, and Korea
Diseases (4)
Pests (10)
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 Spiny elm caterpillar (mourning cloak butterfly)
Cultivars (1)
'Homestead'
Complex hybrid; upright pyramidal form; DED resistant
Hardy to USDA Zone 4