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American Elm vs Discovery Japanese Elm

Ulmus americana

Ulmus davidiana var. japonica Discovery

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American Elm
Discovery Japanese 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.

Discovery Japanese Elm is great for anyone who doesn't have a lot of time to maintain their trees as it doesn't drop many seeds. It has beautiful dark green foliage and is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. This elm is similar in shape to the American Elm but is roughly 30% smaller. Instead of having an irregular and broad-shaped crown as other Japanese Elms do, the Discovery Japenses Elm has symmetrical branching, an upright growth form, and develops a classic vase-like crown.

AMERICAN ELM QUICK FACTS

DISCOVERY JAPANESE ELM QUICK FACTS

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 12 m (40 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 9 m (30 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: any
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Fall colour: bright yellow
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: very long
Life span: long
Suckering: medium
Suckering: none





Other Names: water elm, whilte elm