American Elm

Scientific Name: Ulmus americana

Order: Rosales

Family: Ulmaceae

Type: Deciduous tree

Endangered Status: Endangered

Number of Recorded Individuals at the Zoo: 3

This large tree was once popular for landscaping parks and streets until Dutch elm disease nearly destroyed the North American population. Since the discovery of disease-resistant individuals, American elms have slowly returned to the landscape.

Native Range
Native to central and eastern North America

USDA Hardiness Zone
3–9

Average Mature Height
NA

Flower Color
Green-red

Flowering Months
April–May

Supports
Birds and butterflies