The tall Regal elm has good Dutch elm disease (DED) resistance. It can be used as a specimen or in groups for streets, parks, and large yards.
This hybrid is a University of Wisconsin introduction.
- Family (English) Elm
- Family (botanic) Ulmaceae
- Planting site City parkway, Residential and parks, Restricted sites, Wide median
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Deciduous (seasonally loses leaves)
- Native locale Non-native
- Size range Large tree (more than 40 feet)
- Mature height 50-60 feet
- Mature width 50-60 feet
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7
- Soil preference Moist, well-drained soil
- Other tolerances Alkaline soil, clay soil, Dry sites, Occasional drought, Occasional flooding, Road salt, Wet sites
- Flower color and fragrance Inconspicuous
- Shape or form Oval, Pyramidal
- Growth rate Moderate
- Transplants well Yes
- Planting considerations Highly susceptible to ice damage
- Wildlife Migrant birds
- Has cultivars NA
