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Cedar Elm

Cedar Elm

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. 
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