Ulmus crassifolia ~ Cedar Elm path-400 IMAGES: Tim Green

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Planting in dry soil helps limit invasive qualities

Ulmus crassifolia ~ Cedar Elm path-400 IMAGES: Tim GreenCedar Elm is a large deciduous tree with a rounded crown and drooping branches with corked ridges. The small green leaves have small teeth can turn an attractive yellow in fall, except in its southern range where it is evergreen. Insignificant fall flowers give way to papery samaras. Grows best with full sun and rich well drained alkaline soils. Can tolerate both dry and poor sites. Ulmus crassifolia is a host plant for the Mourning Cloak and Question