The American Elm

American Elm

Ulmus americana, generally known as the American Elm or, less commonly, as the White Elm or Water Elm, is a species native to eastern North America, occurring from Nova Scotia west to Alberta and Montana, and south to Florida and central Texas. The American elm is an extremely hardy tree that can...

 Ulmus americana cultivar 'Creole Queen' was cloned from a tree growing outside New Orleans and was released in 2008.

Description

'Creole Queen' is distinguished by its narrow habit, typically growing to a height of 15 m, with a crown width of 4.5 m. The tree is reputedly very heat tolerant.

Pests and diseases

The resistance of the cultivar to Dutch elm disease is not known http://www.gnps.org/pdf/Tough_Native_Trees_for_Urban_Sites.pdf.