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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: PerennialHabit: 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: GreenBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , GA , IL , KY , MS , OK , TNBenefit
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 , SeedsNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | UPL | FAC | FAC |
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 PlantsFNA: Find Ulmus serotina in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ulmus serotina
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-09-26Research By: DEW