English elm
English elm
Ulmus procera
tree☀️ sun-or-partial🪴 moist-loam📏 tall🌡️ RHS H6–H7
📋Quick Facts
Height
25.0-35.0m
Spread
15.0-20.0m
Growth
🐢 Slow
Takes time to establish
Care Level
👍 Moderate
Some experience helpful
Water
💧💧 Average watering
Hardiness
Zone 3-9
About
Traditional shade and shelter tree; plant disease-resistant selections where needed.
Also known as: Wiąz angielski, Olmo-inglês, English elm, Englische Ulme, Orme d’Angleterre, Ulmus procera, Olmo inglés
Pest Resilience
1/5 — Very vulnerable
Dutch elm disease has devastated this species; elm bark beetle is the vector.
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How to Propagate
🔪Division
Easy✂️Cutting
Moderate🌿Layering
Moderate🌱Stooling
Moderate🔗Grafting
Advanced🌬️Air layering
AdvancedHardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H6–H7
USDA 5 equivalent