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Northwest Missouri State University


Siberian Elm

Ulmus pumila

Northem China, Siberia. Leaves alternate, simple, 1 to 3 inches long, with serrated edges. Height to 70 feet. Growth is rapid and the wood brittle. It will grow under any kind of condition and is a poor ornamental tree. Not recommended for planting because of branch breakage and large number of seedlings produced.

GIS coordinate: N40 21.150 W94 52.990

Trail Number: T5

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Leaf - Siberian Elm

Summer - Siberian Elm