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American Elm vs Northern Red OakUlmus americana Quercus rubra SOLD OUT SOLD OUT 
American Elm is fast growing, tall tree with a recognizable and pleasing shape.
Northern Red Oak is a medium-sized deciduous tree. It is fast-growing (for an oak tree) and is used primarily in lawns, parks, golf courses, street-side plantings, and commercial areas. Northern Red Oak's fall color is spectacular. A top CO2 absorbing species. Experts think this tree may help climate change more than others. AMERICAN ELM QUICK FACTSNORTHERN RED OAK QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2a
Zone:
3a
Height:
30 m (98 ft)
Height:
20 m (66 ft)
Spread:
15 m (50 ft)
Spread:
9 m (30 ft)
Moisture:
any
Moisture:
normal
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fall colour:
bright yellow
Fall colour:
red
Bark:
dark, ashy gray with ridges
Bark:
Smooth and grey (young), Furrowed and grey (mature)
Nuts:
Produces acorns
Growth rate:
fast
Growth rate:
medium
Life span:
up to 200 years
Life span:
long
Maintenance:
low
Suckering:
medium
Suckering:
none
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
medium
Other Names:
water elm, whilte elm
Other Names:
champion oak, red oak
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes |