Cedar Elm
Ulmus crassifolia
Family: Ulmaceae (Elm Family)
Good shade tree. Young branches have corky wings. Leaves are small and rough. Foliage turns yellow in fall. Tolerant of a wide range of soil types including clay. Drought tolerant.
- Scientific Name: Ulmus crassifolia
- Common Names: Cedar Elm, Fall Elm, Basket Elm, Scrub Elm, Lime Elm, Texas Elm, Southern Rock Elm
- Family: Ulmaceae (Elm Family)
- Growth Habit: Tree
- Height: 30-60 feet
- Leaves: Elliptic
- Bloom Color: Green
- Bloom Time: July through October
- Wildlife Benefits: Larval host for the question mark and mourning cloak butterflies. Seeds attract seed-eating birds and other wildlife.
