Wofford Arboretum Central Campus

Tree Details Hardiness zone: 2 – 9 Height: 60 – 80 with maximum of 100 – 120 Spread: 1/2 – 2/3 its height Habit: Irregular, widely arching branches forming vase shape; angles of branches acute Light: Sun or partial shade Soil: Rich, moist soil preferable but grows well under a variety of conditions Flowers: greenish-red in fascicles; inconspicuous Fruit: rounded, notched, disc-shaped, winged fruit Landscape use: American elm formerly widely planted on boulevards and parkways History: Native range is Newfoundland to Florida, west to the foot of the Rockies; introduced in 1752 Pests\Problems: Pests: bark aphid, wood borer, beech scale; Problems: Dutch Elm disease now limits landscape use; mildew Significant Features: Large, leathery foliage; vigorous and supposedly resistant to elm leaf beetle