Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ulmaceae

Genus:

Ulmus

Species:

Ulmus crassifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jul, aug, sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

Green

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Commonly found in limestone-rich soils

Germination Information