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Description
Ulmus americana ‘Jefferson’ ~ Jefferson American ElmJefferson American Elm is a tall native deciduous tree with upward sweeping branching forming a vase shaped habit. The toothed dark green leaves are rough with asymmetrical bases and turn a vibrant yellow in fall. Inconspicuous green flowers bloom in spring before the foliage. Grows best with full sun and rich well drained soils. Tolerates drought and urban pollution. Jefferson is a sterile cultivar and has excellent Dutch Elm disease resistance.
Jefferson American Elm is a tall native deciduous tree with upward sweeping branching forming a vase-shaped habit. The toothed dark green leaves are rough with asymmetrical bases and turn a vibrant yellow in fall. Inconspicuous green flowers bloom in spring before the foliage. Grows best with full sun and rich well-drained soils. Tolerates drought and urban pollution. Jefferson is a sterile cultivar and has excellent Dutch Elm disease resistance.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Eastern N. America; GA Native |
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Height: |
60’ - 70’ |
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Spread: |
40’ - 50’ |
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Spacing: |
35’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Green |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Elms are susceptible to Dutch Elm disease and phloem necrosis, which is fatal, and wetwood which causes dieback. Other potential issues include wilts, rots, canker, leaf spots as well as pests such as miners, borers, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Ponds and Streams, and Shade Tree.
COMPANION PLANTS: Eastern Redbud, Dogwood, Musclewood
IMAGE: Douglas Goldman, UlmAmer2, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
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