cedar elm
medium-large elm tree with rough winged branches, blunt oval shaped leaves with double serrated edges that turn vivid golden-yellow in the fall + grows up to 70 feet in height, provides plenty of shade + deep, rugged bark — attracts butterflies.
plant details
cedar elm
identification
latin name: Ulmus crassifolia
usda code: UCLR
alternative name(s): Texas Elm, Scrub Elm
classification
ecotopes class: canopy
ecological condition(s): sunny edge – shady woodland
size range: medium – 40-80 ft
habit: tree
leaf retention: deciduous
light requirement: full sun – part-sun
color signature: yellow foliage in fall
native range
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