Planera aquatica
water-elm, planertree
Notes:
Unlike many true elms (Ulmus), this tree is not susceptible to Dutch elm disease.
Tolerance of sandy soils is debated.
Sources: Dirr, NCSU, USDA.
Tags:
alkaline soil intolerant
clay tolerant
compacted soil tolerant
exposure:full sun
exposure:part shade
form:multi-trunked
form:shrub
form:trainable to single trunk
form:tree
habit:spreading/wide
habit:vase
long-lived
native:eastern North America
persistence:deciduous
salt intolerant
sandy soil tolerant
showy bark
slow-growing
type:broadleaf
wet soil tolerant
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