Siberian Elm Tree

Price range: $3.00 through $3.30

Siberian Elm grows to a height of 50-70 feet with an open, rounded crown and slender, spreading branches. Makes a good bonsai!

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Description

Siberian Elm are native to mid Asia from Korea, Mongolia and Russia. Sometimes called Chinese Elm.  It is kind of a small, scrubby tree. We had one at the big pink house visible in the far, left, upper first photo, and luckily the city cut it down while widening the road.

I suppose there are some uses for it but it is not one of my favorites. It tends to loose branches and gives little shade. I believe it became somewhat popular after the Dutch Elm blight came through Michigan in the late 60’s. Wait, I just thought of something good about Siberian Elm……… They do make good bonsai specimen. Our other Elm’s.

Scientific Name: Ulmus pumila
Zone: 4-8
Mature Height: 25-35 ft, up to 90 ft
Mature Width: 25-35 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Soil:  Moist, well-drained soil
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Shade
Fall Color: Yellow, brown

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