Plant Library

Elm Valley Forge Elm

Common Name: Elm

Botanical Name: Ulmus

Variety: Valley Forge Elm

Blossom Color: N/A

Bloom Time: Jun-Aug

Zone: 4 to 7

Exposure: Sun

Mature Height: 60-70'

Mature Width: 40-50'

Notes: Selected after 20 years of testing at the U.S. National Arboretum, it has been proven to be highly resistant to Dutch Elm disease. Possesses the classic American Elm tree shape. Transplants easily and is fast growing. Exhibits tolerance to salts, drought, poor soil conditions and air pollution.