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American elm

Ulmus americana

American elm (Ulmus americana) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11b. Mature size 40'–100'. Blooms Feb–Apr.

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Family: —
Group: tree
Native range: Native to 40 U.S. states, including AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–11b
Mature size: 40'–100'
Sun: Part shade
Water: High · moisture-loving
Bloom: Feb–Apr
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

American elm (Ulmus americana) — *Ulmus americana* — American elm. Photo by Marty Aligata via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

American elm (Ulmus americana) is a tree in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–11b. Mature size 40'–100'. Blooms Feb–Apr.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, american elm pairs naturally with: Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides), Green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica), Box elder (Acer negundo).