Siberian elm
Siberian elm
Ulmus pumila
tree☀️ full-sun🪴 well-drained📏 tall🌡️ RHS H7
⚠️ Invasive
📋Quick Facts
Height
12.0-20.0m
Spread
8.0-12.0m
Growth
🐢 Slow
Takes time to establish
Care Level
👍 Moderate
Some experience helpful
Water
💧 Minimal watering
Every "7-10" days
Hardiness
Zone 4-9
About
Drought-resistant pioneer tree for tough sites.
Top tip
Siberian elm is very tough and drought tolerant; use only where its vigour and seeding can be managed.
Also known as: Orme de Sibérie, Wi Ulmus pumila (wiąz syberyjski), Olmo siberiano, Siberische iep, Sibirische Ulme, Ulmus pumila, Siberian elm, Olmo-siberiano
Pest Resilience
2/5 — Somewhat vulnerable
Dutch elm disease is a serious threat; elm bark beetle is the vector.
The siberian elm year in your garden
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How to Propagate
🌰Seed
Easy✂️Cutting
Moderate🌬️Air layering
Advanced🔗Grafting
AdvancedHardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H7
USDA 4–5 equivalent