Siberian Elm; Dwarf Asiatic Elm - NOT RECOMMENDED TO PLANT
Ulmus pumila
Description
Ulmus pumila, commonly known as Siberian elm, is not recommended to plant, due to invasive tendencies. It is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to Eastern Siberia, northern China, and Turkmenistan. This tree typically reaches heights of 50 to 70 feet with a similar spread. It thrives in a variety of conditions, preferring full sun and well-drained soils but is adaptable to both dry and moist environments. Ulmus pumila drops a significant number of leaves and small, winged seeds, with the heaviest shedding in the spring. It is considered moderately messy due to the seed litter and leaf drop that require regular cleanup. It is a common tree of abandoned properties, salty roadsides and disturbed urban areas with compacted soils. An alternative tree to plant is Ulmus hybrids or Ulmus americana.
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Planting Site and Native Range
Planting Site
Management Notes
Management Notes
Very susceptible to storm damage Known to naturalize or become invasive in certain regions
Tree Characteristics
Growth Rate
Fast (60cm or more per year)
Width
12 - 15m
Height
15 - 21m
Soil Quantity
>30 m
Leaves
Deciduous
Insects and Diseases
Insects and Diseases
This tree species shows resistance to Dutch Elm Disease, however it is not immune. This tree species is not resistant to Elm Leaf Beetle, which has the potential to seriously defoliate the tree.