Ulmus glabra, commonly known as Scotch elm or Wych elm, is not recommended to plant, due to its susceptibility to Dutch elm disease. It is a fast-growing deciduous tree native throughout Europe with its furthest northern range in Finland. It thrives in a variety of conditions, preferring full sun and well-drained soils but is adaptable to both dry and moist environments. It thrives in a variety of conditions, preferring full sun and well-drained soils but is adaptable to both dry and moist environments. Once a popular shade tree, due to Dutch elm disease it has stopped being used. An alternative tree to plant is Ulmus hybrids or Ulmus americana.