Ulmus crassifolia ~ Cedar Elm path-400 Japanese beetles

Japanese beetles

Planting in dry soil helps limit invasive qualities

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The flowers are held on long panicles and create a stunning display in the landscape

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Ulmus crassifolia ~ Cedar Elm path-400 Japanese beetlesCedar Elm is a large deciduous tree with a rounded crown and drooping branches with corked ridges. The small green leaves have small teeth can turn an attractive yellow in fall, except in its southern range where it is evergreen. Insignificant fall flowers give way to papery samaras. Grows best with full sun and rich well drained alkaline soils. Can tolerate both dry and poor sites. Ulmus crassifolia is a host plant for the Mourning Cloak and Question