Cedar Elm Tree

The Facts

Height: 50′ – 70′
Spread: 40′ – 60′
Sun: Full Sun
Water: Medium
Soil: Well-Drained
Growth Rate: Moderate

The Cedar Elm, or Ulmus crassifolia, has long been a traditional favorite in the south. Its wide adaptability makes it a very popular choice as it can tolerate a number of soil and atmospheric conditions.

This tree is selected not only for its adaptability, but for its regal beauty as well. Featuring lustrous, dark green leaves that are 1 – 2” and small clusters of light-green blooms in late summer, this tree is a statement in any landscape. It’s rounded and slightly vase shape help accent this towering specimen. The golden-yellow fall foliage fades to a warm copper color adding the perfect touch to the autumn atmosphere. Its dominating form and drooping branches, with their corky ridges, add beautiful texture and an eye-catching silhouette to the winter landscape.