Ulmus americana, American Elm
Native Plants

American Elm

Ulmus americana
Location

Native to

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Type
Trees
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Fruit, Nuts

Also going by the names White Elm, Soft Elm, Water Elm, or Common Elm, this medium to large deciduous tree typically grows 60 to 80 feet tall with a vase-shaped, broad-rounded crown. This handsome tree serves as a larval host for a number of butterfly species, and both its seeds and leaf buds are eaten by birds. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, and in moist, fertile soils. Once a very common American forest and street tree admired for its stately habit, the vast majority of American Elms were devastated by the introduction of Dutch elm disease in the 1930s. Ask your nursery about disease-resistant American Elm varieties.

May Attract

American Elm is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Finches
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters

These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services

In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.

Audubon New York

P.O. Box 188, Albany, NY 12201

audubonny@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations
  • Habitat installation/restoration projects
  • Native plant sales

Local Nurseries

Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.

Amanda's Garden

8030 Story Road, Danville, NY 14437

(585) 750-6288

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Erie County Soil and Water Conservation District

50 Commerce Way, East Aurora, NY 14052

(716) 652-8480

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White Oak Nursery

4350 Kipp Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424

(315) 789-3509

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Broccolo Garden Center

2755 Penfield Road, Fairport, NY 14450

(585) 424-4476

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Niagara County Soil and Water Conservation District

4487 Lake Avenue, Lockport, NY 14094

(716) 434-4949 x4

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Southern Tier Consulting

2701-A Route 305 PO Box 30, West Clarksville, NY 14786

(585) 968-3120

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Online Nurseries

Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.

KMS Native Plants (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

104 Main Avenue, Lake Grove, NY 11755

(631) 848-2178

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Dropseed Native Landscapes (H.E.L.P) Endorsed

480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, NY 11565

(516) 524-8711

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Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Buffalo Audubon Society.
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Orioles
Waxwings
+11

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Vireos
Thrushes
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+11

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