Attributes:
The Cedar Elm is drought tolerant once established, and is a low-maintenance shade tree if maintained by a regular pruning schedule.
Description:
Cedar Elm should be grown in full sun on well-drained soil, acid or alkaline. It is very drought-tolerant once established and tolerates wet soil well.
Wildlife Value:
Seeds from trees such as the Cedar Elm are used by wild turkeys, pheasants, quail, squirrels, deer, and songbirds. Dead Cedar Elms provide nesting sites for cavity-dwelling birds.
History/Lore/Use:
The Cedar Elm is a favorite street tree for towns in the desert southwest due to its ability to survive in difficult soil types with very little care.
Moisture:
The Cedar Elm is very drought tolerant and exists well in ground that is periodically saturated.
Leaves:
This tree has green leaves in summer that turn a lovely yellow in fall.
Flower Color:
The Cedar Elm has light-green blooms.
Bloom Time:
It blooms in early summer..
Fruit Description:
This tree produces small, round green fruit.
