Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ulmaceae

Genus:

Ulmus

Species:

Ulmus thomasii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr

Bloom Colors:

Yellow, Green, Brown

Native Range

United States: Arkansas, Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada: Ontario, Quebec

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:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates moderate drainage

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Prefers calcareous soils; often found on limestone outcrops

Germination Information