Ulmus americana (Chapm.) Little
- Dataset
- English Wikipedia - Species Pages
- Rank
- SPECIES
Classification
- genus
- Ulmus
- species
- Ulmus americana
Abstract
Ulmus americana var. floridana, the Florida elm, is smaller than the type, and occurs naturally in north and central Florida south to Lake Okeechobee.
Description
Grows to a maximum height of 22 m, with a slightly greater spread. The leaves turn yellow in Autumn
Pests and diseases
The tree is no less susceptible to Dutch elm disease, although the disease is less prevalent in Florida.