Ulmus davidiana
David elm · also Father David elm, Japanese elm, David's elm
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Ulmus davidiana is a small deciduous tree with graceful, arching branches and a broad, spreading canopy that provides ample shade. Its leaves turn a vibrant yellow in the fall, and its grayish-brown bark adds visual interest. It is highly adaptable to various soil types, tolerates urban pollution, and supports local wildlife, making it suitable for city environments.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 4,2290.61%—3.1 in
- 2,8010.92%—3.5 in
- 1,0790.32%6.9 yr2.0 in
- 7390.24%—3.0 in
- 3250.06%—2.0 in
- 3190.20%4.3 yr2.0 in
- 3090.66%—3.5 in
- 1760.10%—3.0 in
- 1451.2%5.8 yr3.0 in
- 410.26%0.9 yr2.0 in
- 250.01%1.3 yr2.0 in
- 230.02%23 yr50 in
- 30.00%—3.0 in
- 20.00%—1.6 in
- 20.00%——
- 20.00%—1.8 in
- 10.00%——
Traits
- Form
- Spreading
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 25–60 ft
- Canopy spread
- 15–35 ft
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Pollution tolerance
- High
- Wildlife value
- High
- Blooms
- Jan, Feb, Dec
Trunk diameters across every city: median 3.1 in, mean 4.4 in, 90th percentile 9.0 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Temperate Broadleaf & Mixed Forests
- Central China Loess Plateau mixed forests
- Central Korean deciduous forests
- Northeast China Plain deciduous forests
- Southern Korea evergreen forests
Temperate Grasslands, Savannas & Shrublands
- South Siberian forest steppe
Other Ulmus in the catalogue
28 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
