Plants in family ulmaceae
Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake'
Ulmus parvifolia 'Drake' is a deciduous tree that can be semi-evergreen in warmer locations, known for its shiny dark green leaves that transform into vibrant fall foliage. It features long, weeping branches with a wide canopy and mottled bark with a peeling effect. This fast-growing tree reaches 40-50 feet tall and 30-40 feet wide, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 6-10. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and full sun to light shade, offering pest and disease resistance along with drought tolerance once established.
Ulmus 'Morton'
Ulmus 'Morton' is a fast-growing tree with excellent disease resistance and glossy, dark-green leaves. It features a vase-shaped form and golden yellow fall color, tolerating periodic drought and urban conditions.
Ulmus 'Frontier'
Ulmus 'Frontier' is a compact, pyramidal tree known for its superior disease and pest resistance. It has glossy, small leaves that turn red-purple in fall and smooth gray bark. This seedless variety tolerates cold, heat, and drought, making it ideal for urban environments.
Ulmus 'New Horizon'
Ulmus 'New Horizon' is a fast-growing shade tree known for its resistance to Dutch Elm Disease and other common pests. It features deep green, double-serrated leaves and a dense crown with a strong branch structure. This hardy tree is tolerant of urban environments and partial shade, making it a suitable choice for city landscapes. It is also drought-resistant, adding to its versatility.
Ulmus americana
Ulmus americana, commonly known as the American elm, is a fast-growing, disease-resistant shade tree native to North America. It supports a wide variety of butterfly and moth larvae and is adaptable to both wet and dry sites, making it suitable for urban environments. Its leaves turn a vibrant yellow in the fall.
Zelkova serrata 'Green Vase'
The Zelkova serrata 'Green Vase' is a resilient shade tree known for its glossy green leaves and vibrant fall colors of yellow, bronze, and red. It features a uniform canopy with an upright, arching habit and gray bark adorned with ornamental lenticels. This tree is fast-growing in its youth and is both disease and pest-free, making it a low-maintenance choice. It is deer resistant and adaptable to various soil types, provided they have good drainage. The tree thrives in full sun and is drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for urban environments.
Ulmus 'Morton Glossy'
Ulmus 'Morton Glossy' is a disease-resistant tree with an upright-oval form and golden-yellow fall color. It tolerates cold, heat, drought, and urban conditions, thriving in full sun. This adaptable tree suits various soil conditions.
Ulmus parvifolia 'Variegata'
Ulmus parvifolia 'Variegata' is a small to medium-sized tree with leaves speckled in white and dark green. It grows rapidly, adding 4 to 6 feet per year, and reaches a mature height of around 30 feet. The tree's bark peels to reveal a unique tan-and-brown color pattern, adding ornamental interest.
Ulmus americana 'Jefferson'
Ulmus americana 'Jefferson' is a fast-growing elm selected for its tolerance to Dutch Elm Disease. It features a vase-shaped canopy and dark-green leaves that turn golden in fall. This tree is well-suited for urban environments and is drought-tolerant.
Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii'
Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii' is a unique tree with an umbrella-like weeping growth and textured bright green foliage. It features reddish flowers and dangling winged seed pods, providing year-round interest. This dramatic specimen is hardy to USDA zones 4-7 and grows 15-25 feet tall.
Ulmus 'Homestead'
Ulmus 'Homestead' is a fast-growing tree with a symmetrical, pyramidal crown and dark green leaves that turn golden yellow in autumn. It is highly resistant to Dutch Elm disease and adaptable to various soil conditions. This tree is known for its aggressive roots and is suitable for large landscapes.
Ulmus parvifolia 'Bosque'
Ulmus parvifolia 'Bosque' is a fast-growing tree with an oval canopy and drooping branches. It features exfoliating bark with multiple colors and finely textured green leaves that turn honey golden red in fall, thriving in full sun and most soil types.
Ulmus parvifolia
Ulmus parvifolia, commonly known as the Chinese Elm, is a fast-growing tree known for its patterned, exfoliating bark and tolerance to poor soil. This tree is pest and disease resistant, including resistance to Dutch Elm disease, and can tolerate drought in well-drained soil. Its attractive canopy with glossy, serrated leaves and fall foliage colors of purple and yellow make it a popular choice for urban plantings. The tree supports local birds and butterflies and can grow up to 30 feet in the first 5 years, making it a valuable addition to any landscape.
Zelkova serrata 'Village Green'
Zelkova serrata 'Village Green' is a medium to large-sized tree with a vase-shaped canopy and glossy, dark-green foliage. It is known for its fiery fall colors in shades of orange, gold, and russet red. This tree is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease and tolerates urban conditions, drought, and heat. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a robust choice for urban landscapes.
Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge'
Ulmus americana 'Valley Forge' is a vase-shaped tree with arching branches and corrugated, dark-green leaves that turn golden in fall. It is highly resistant to Dutch Elm Disease and Elm Leaf Beetle, making it a robust choice for urban settings. This tree tolerates periodic drought and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil.
Zelkova serrata 'Musashino'
Zelkova serrata 'Musashino' is a unique tree known for its upward branching and vase-like columnar shape. It thrives in urban environments and was named the 2016 Urban Tree of the Year. This tree is native to Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, and is tolerant of salt spray. In the fall, its foliage turns a striking yellow-orange, adding seasonal interest. It prefers full sun and can serve as an excellent street tree or privacy screen.
Ulmus 'Patriot'
Ulmus 'Patriot' is a hybrid elm with a dense vase-shaped crown, known for its resistance to Dutch Elm Disease. It is fast-growing and tolerates poor soil, salt, and urban air pollution. This deciduous tree has glossy mid-green foliage that turns bright yellow in fall, making it a vibrant addition to urban landscapes.
Ulmus americana 'Princeton'
Ulmus americana 'Princeton' is a fast-growing tree with lacy dark-green foliage that turns yellow in fall. It is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease and tolerant of urban conditions, pollution, and poor soil. This tree grows 3-6 feet per year and is hardy in USDA zones 4-9.
Ulmus americana 'New Harmony'
Ulmus americana 'New Harmony' is a highly disease-resistant and hardy tree, adaptable to a wide range of conditions across the US. It is salt-resistant and suitable for various landscapes, offering a robust option for urban and rural settings alike.