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Ulmus serotina

Ulmus serotina Sarg.

September Elm, Red Elm

Ulmaceae (Elm Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: ULSE

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Sometimes cultivated but highly susceptible to Dutch elm disease. Ulmus serotina is found infrequently outside of Tennessee.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Leaf Shape: Oblong , Obovate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Margin: Double-serrate
Leaf Apex: Acuminate
Leaf Base: Oblique
Inflorescence: Raceme
Fruit Type: Samara
Size Notes: Up to about 65 feet tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , GA , IL , KY , MS , OK , TN

Benefit

Use Ornamental: Before the outbreak of Dutch elm disease, September elm had limited popularity as a shade-tree in the southern part of its range.
Interesting Foliage: yes

Propagation

Propagation Material: Root Cuttings , Seeds

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:AGCPAKAWCBEMPGPHIMWNCNEWMVE
Status: UPL FAC FAC
This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Ulmus serotina in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Ulmus serotina in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ulmus serotina

Metadata

Record Modified: 2022-09-26
Research By: DEW

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