wych elm
Ulmus glabra
USDA zones4 to 6
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size70 to 100 feet tall50 to 70 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Broad
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- Reddish-green
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Notes
Wych elm (Ulmus glabra) is a tree for shade, lawn specimens, and large landscapes. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows at a moderate rate into a broad tree. Reddish-green flowers open from early to late spring. It tolerates drought once established, so it can handle dry spells.
Pairs well with Red pine, Cherry, and Royal fern.
Native range
Northern and central Europe and Asia Minor.