CEDAR ELM Olmo
Ulmus crassifolia - Ulmaceae, Elm Family
DESCRIPTION:
Tree with straight trunk-, narrow,
rounded crown; drooping branches.
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Height: 30-60 feet, up to 80
feet.
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Flowers: Small, short-stalked
cluster in early autumn.
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Fruit: Small winged seeds.
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Foliage: Deciduous, evergreen in
mild winter; dark green rough leaves; turn yellow before dropping,
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Bark: Flat, scaly-ridged,
light-brown.
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Growth rate: Reasonably fast,
hardy.
REQUIREMENTS:
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Sun: Full or partial sun;
germinates naturally in shade.
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Soil: Many types.
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Drainage: Moderately drained.
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Water: Drought tolerant
(tolerates wet/dry seasons well).
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Maintenance: Medium.
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Propagation: Fresh seed.
NATIVE HABITAT:
Wooded areas near riverbanks.
WILDLIFE USE:
Cover, nest sites; fruits abundant,
but little used by squirrels, mice,
turkeys.
COMMENTS:
Found growing beside Ashe Juniper
("cedar") in Hill Country, hence name; wood hard and heavy, knotty;
often planted as shade tree; if you need a vertical tree this on is more tall
than broad, each one has its own individual shape.
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