Ulmus thomasii
Common name: Winged Elm
An interesting species that is almost common in the southern half of the state. It seeds well in disturbed areas and makes a great pioneer species to get habitat established on hard to plant sites. I find it to be a surprisingly elegant, with a vase like growth form that grows quickly. There are also many advantages to adding it to restoration plantings as there are many moth and butterfly species that rely on elm and in turn are eaten by song birds.
Limited availability.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Tree
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Eastern Exposure / Morning Sun, Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Compacted/New Construction Soils
Habitat
Moist Woods, Savannas, Woodlands
Growth form
Single trunk, Low branched
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
Green
Fall color
Yellow Orange
Size
- Mature height
- 42 Feet
- Mature width
- 30 Feet
- Max height
- 60 Feet
- Max width
- 35 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Loved by birds Pollinator hot spot