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American Elm vs Brandon Elm

Ulmus americana

Ulmus americana Brandon

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American Elm
Brandon Elm

American Elm is fast growing, tall tree with a recognizable and pleasing shape.

It's well suited for urban environments because of its non-invasive roots and ability to grow on harsh sites (quite salt tolerant). American Elm develops a wide, dense canopy that provides shade for many city streets around North America.

Brandon Elm is a hardy and adaptable tree. Its dark green foliage turns brilliant gold in the fall.

This cultivar of the American Elm is long-lived and fast growing. Due to its smaller and more compact form than its cousin, the American Elm, Brandon Elm it is often preferred for home landscapes where it can command the extra money required to propagate it.

AMERICAN ELM QUICK FACTS

BRANDON ELM QUICK FACTS

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 12 m (39 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 8 m (26 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Fall colour: bright yellow
Fall colour: golden yellow
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: very long
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none





Other Names: water elm, whilte elm