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Siberian Elm
Scientific Name: Ulmus pumila L.
Family: Ulmaceae

Show Larger Picture "Ulmus pumila", Herman, D.E. et al. 1996. North Dakota tree handbook. USDA NRCS ND State Soil Conservation Committee;

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 1-24,26-345 USDA: 2-9 Sun Exposure: Full sun to part sun Origin: Central Siberia, north China Growth Habits: Deciduous tree, moderate to rapid growth to 30 to 70 feet tall (9-21 m), 25 to 40 feet spread (7.5-12 m), irregular shape due to limb breakage; irregularly furrowed bark; elliptic dar green leaves, 1 to 2.5 inches long (2.5-6.2 cm), turning yellow in the fall Watering Needs: Regular water, more drought resistant than the Chinese elm Propagation: Seeds, self sows, can be invasive

Blooming Habits:
Inconspicuous pale green flowers, in clusters, in the spring, before the leaves.

Fruiting Habits:
Flat, papery, winged samaras in mid-spring, nearly round, 0.5 inch in diameter (12 mm) with a notch at the tip.