Common Name
American Elm
Scientific Name
Ulmus americana
Cultivar
'Jefferson'
Hardiness Zone
3b [-30 to -35]
Tolerances
Drought
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Poor Drainage
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Alkaline Soil
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Salt
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Shade
![Moderate](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_intermediate.jpg?itok=8TggBX4Y)
Moderate
Air Pollution
![Tolerant](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/tolerance_tolerant.jpg?itok=ZL4zob9u)
Tolerant
Soil Volume
25
Planting Area
- Small
- Medium
- Large
Features of Interest
Fall Foliage
Native to Vermont
Form
![vase](/sites/default/files/styles/max_325x325/public/2023-02/6_vase.jpg?itok=MwmwIzxX)
Vase
Mature Height
50 feet
Crown Spread
50 feet
Limitations
- Prone to insect/disease
Additional Information
Adaptable and tolerant. Prune in the fall. Vase shape with arching limbs. Good DED resistance.