Cedar Elm
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Ulmus crassifolia
The cedar elm typically grows to a height of 50-70 feet and a width of 40-60 feet. It has corky ridges on its drooping branches, scaly bark, and small, rough-textured, dark-green leaves. The leaves are much smaller than the American Elm's, and their fall foliage is yellow, except in the southern part of its range, where it remains evergreen. This tree has a rounded crown of drooping branches and is one of the smallest native elms.
The cedar elm is a native tree commonly planted for shade in east Texas. Due to its rough, cedar scale-like leaves, it is often found alongside Ashe Juniper (Juniperus ashei), also known as Cedar Elm. Juniperus ashei derived its name from "thick leaves" in Latin.
This attractive shade tree thrives in various soil types, showing hardiness and drought tolerance. It adds a vibrant yellow color to the landscape in autumn, and its small leaves break down nicely, so there's no need for raking. Young trees have corky "wings" on their branches. The Mourning Cloak and Question Mark butterflies use it as larval food. It withstands drought and heavy, infertile soils but is susceptible to Dutch elm disease. It is reasonably fast-growing but known to cause severe allergic reactions.
Height: 50’-90'
Spread 40’-60’
Bloom: July-October
Light: Full Sun
Water: Moderate
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Southern United States
Deer Resistant: Yes
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
