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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Amur, Buryatiya, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Chita, Inner Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Manchuria, Mongolia, Primorye, Qinghai, Tibet, Turkmenistan, Xinjiang

Introduced to: Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Arizona, Arkansas, Austria, Bulgaria, California, Central European Rus, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, East European Russia, Florida, Georgia, Hungary, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Krym, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Northeast, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Brunswick, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Caucasus, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Romania, South Dakota, South European Russi, Spain, Tadzhikistan, Tennessee, Texas, Ukraine, Utah, Uzbekistan, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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Ulmus pumilaUlmus pumila

Siberian Elm

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In Stock: 14.9 lb (Total:14.987lb)

Ulmus pumila De-Winged

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Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

58,311

Quantity:

14.9 lb

Collected in:

Utah

Crop year:

2026

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1838024

Characteristics

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Australia

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

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Ulmus pumila, commonly known as Siberian Elm, is a resilient and fast-growing deciduous tree renowned for its ability to thrive in challenging conditions. Native to Eastern Siberia and Northern China, this hardy tree reaches heights of 50-70 feet with a broad, vase-shaped crown spreading 35-50 feet wide. Its robust nature makes it an excellent choice for windbreaks and erosion control, particularly in poor soils where other trees might struggle.

Siberian Elm's foliage is characterized by simple, alternate leaves that are dark green above and lighter beneath. During the spring, it produces clusters of inconspicuous reddish-green flowers, transitioning to distinctive winged samaras as fruit. Despite its impressive adaptability to drought and urban environments, it is important to note that Siberian Elm may not be ideal for ornamental use due to its brittle branches and susceptibility to insect attacks, particularly from elm leaf beetles.

While valued for its resistance to Dutch elm disease, it’s essential to approach cultivation with care as it can be invasive in certain regions. Favorable for zones 4 through 9, this tree requires full sun and grows best in well-drained soils, adapting well to both wet and dry conditions. Selective planting is advised to prevent undesired spread and disruption in native ecosystems.