Smithsonian Gardens

Common name: American Elm cultivar

Family: Ulmaceae (Elm)

Distribution: Cultivated

Hardiness: -20 - 30 F

Life form: Deciduous tree

Fall color: Yellow

Foliage characteristics: Simple, alternate, ovoid leaves with double serrated margins.

Fruit characteristics: Single-seeded, round samaras.

Bloom Time: February to March

Average height: 60-70'

Structure: Broad-rounded

Disease resistance: 96% resistant rate to Dutch elm disease.

Description: This American elm cultivar was developed by the National Arboretum in 1966, and has been tested for resistance to Dutch elm disease more than any other cultivar. It is extremely resistant to DED.