Cedar Elm (Ulmus crassilolia)

Cedar Elm (Ulmus crassilolia) leaves are small and rough on the top. When this medium to large deciduous elm tree is young, there may be corky wings on the twigs. The close-up image of Cedar Elm wings was taken near the Buddy Carruth Playground for All Children.

Light      Full sun

Size        50-70’ tall, 40-60’ wide

Water    Medium to low water requirements, drought tolerant

Soil         Can withstand poorly drained clay soils, alkaline adaptable