Elm Plants at BCA

The following species and varieties are currently represented in our collections. To include taxa that are no longer present, go to this other list.

  • Ulmus americana

    American Elm (White, Gray, Water, or Swamp Elm)
    • Ulmus americana // American Elm (White, Gray, Water, or Swamp Elm) ("straight species")
  • Ulmus chenmoui

    Chenmou Elm, Langya Mountain Elm
    An endangered, small, deciduous tree from China that is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease and Elm Leaf Beetle, and hardy to Zone 5.
    • Ulmus chenmoui // Chenmou Elm, Langya Mountain Elm ("straight species")
  • Ulmus davidiana

    Japanese Elm
    A small to medium, deciduous tree with reddish-purple new foliage, yellow fall color, and good resistance to Dutch Elm Disease, & elm yellows disease.
    • Ulmus davidiana var. japonica 'JFS-Bieberich' // Emerald Sunshine® Elm
  • Ulmus parvifolia

    Lacebark (Chinese) Elm
    An excellent, medium-sized, pest & disease-resistant, deciduous shade tree that does well in most site & soil conditions, & has showy bark as it ages.
    • Ulmus parvifolia // Lacebark (Chinese) Elm ("straight species")
    • Ulmus parvifolia 'Allee' // Allee Lacebark (Chinese) Elm
  • Ulmus x

    Hybrid Elm
    Elm hybrids are developed for better insect/disease resistance, better fall color, unique shapes & habits, etc. Most are drought tolerant & adaptable.
    • Ulmus x 'Frontier' // Frontier Hybrid Elm
    • Ulmus x 'Patriot' // Patriot Elm