Siberian Elm

(Ulmus pumila)

A fast-growing tree that grows to be 50-70’ tall. The bark is gray-brown bark with furrows at maturity. Twigs and leaves are nearly hairless, with black hairs on the bud scales.

Other names for this plant include:

• Common names: littleleaf elm, dwarf elm
• Scientific names: Ulmus campestris var. pumila; U. manshurica; U. turkestanica

Ecological threat:

• Tolerates a wide variety of growing conditions including extreme temperatures, nutrient-poor soils and low moisture.
• It can be found along roadsides, in pastures and grasslands, stream banks and prairies.
• Due to the fast development and germination of seeds, dense thickets form rapidly, displacing native vegetation and reducing forage for native fauna.