Cedar Elm
Ulmus crassifolia
- Native to:
- Mexico, United States
Mason Brock ( Masebrock (en.wikipedia.org) )
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ulmaceae
- Genus:
- Ulmus
- Species:
- Ulmus crassifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- ULCR
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 2440 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- feb,mar
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish, red
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★★★★ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
- Hummingbirds:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented hummingbird visits (GBIF)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★★★ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Puss caterpillar (Megalopyge opercularis)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Hummingbirds: Black-chinned Hummingbird (Archilochus alexandri) Moths:Double-lined Prominent (Lochmaeus bilineata), Polyphemus moth (Antheraea polyphemus) Butterflies:Hackberry Emperor (Asterocampa celtis), Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- yellow
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment if fresh; cold stratification may improve germination of stored seed.
Pre-treatment: Seeds are cold stratified for 60 to 90 days
Source: npn.rngr.net
Where to Buy
Nationwide Seller
- Sheffield's Seed (seeds)