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Scientific Name
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Ulmus rubra
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Acer pensylvanicum
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Rhus typhina
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Diospyros virginiana
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Family
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Ulmaceae
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Sapindaceae
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Altingiaceae
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Ebenaceae
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Species Description
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Prefers uplands and mesic sites. Tolerates restricted root space. Attractive vase-shaped silhouette. Dutch elm disease is of high concern when considering planting this species, check for resistant varieties as available.
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A small understory tree with distinctive striped bark. In cultivation, may be confused with similar Asian species, Snakebark maples.
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Small tree that forms large colonies. Grows well on disturbed sites and in range of conditions. Produces red clusters of berries that persist through winter. Colony must form from female plants to have fruit.
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Common in southern U.S., native range in Ohio is limited to southern half. Orange edible fruits in fall which may be messy to maintain.
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Climate Tolerance
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Good
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Very Poor
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NA
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NA
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Plant Hardiness Zones
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3 to 9
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3 to 7
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3 to 8
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4 to 9
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Wildlife Benefits
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Seeds/buds food source to birds, small mammals; moth/butterfly host
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Early source of nectar; moth/butterfly host; bat roosting site
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Nectar/pollen source for bees, butterflies; berries winter food source for birds; moth/butterfly host
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Nectar/pollen source for bees; fruit food source for birds, mammals; moth/butterfly host
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# Butterfly/Moths that use as host
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185
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273
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54
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Unknown
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Pollination Type
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Wind
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Wind
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Pollinator
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Pollinator
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Bloom Time
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Winter (Dec-Jan)
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Spring (Apr-May)
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Summer (Jun-Jul)
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Spring (Apr-Jun)
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Shade/Sun Tolerance
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Full Sun to Part Shade
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Part Shade to Shade
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Full Sun to Part Shade
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Full Sun to Part Shade
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Bloom Color
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Brown
Green
Red
Yellow
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Brown
Green
Yellow
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Brown
Green
White
Yellow
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Yellow
Green
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Maximum Height
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Medium (40-75 ft)
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Small (15-40 ft)
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Tall Shrub (5-15 ft)
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Medium (40-75 ft)
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Form
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Tree
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Tree
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Shrub
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Tree
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Growth Rate
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Rapid
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Slow
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Rapid
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Slow
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Lifespan
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Long (>200 yrs)
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Short (<100 yrs)
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Short (<100 yrs)
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Long (>200 yrs)
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Soil Type
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Loam
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Loam
Sand
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Clay
Loam
Sand
Rocky
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Sand
Loam
Clay
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Soil pH
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Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
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Acidic (pH<6.8)
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Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
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Acid-Neutral (pH 4.7-7.5)
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Soil Moisture Tolerance
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Moist
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Moist
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Dry - Moist
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Moist - Dry
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Wetland Indicator Status
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FAC
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FACU
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UPL
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FAC
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Root - Fungal Association
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Arbuscular mycorrhizae
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Arbuscular mycorrhizae
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Arbuscular mycorrhizae
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Arbuscular mycorrhizae
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Soil Compaction Tolerance
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Tolerant
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Sensitive
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Tolerant
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Tolerant
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Pest & Pathogen Risks
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High; Dutch elm disease
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Low; Verticillium wilt
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Very Low
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Very Low
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Heat Tolerance
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Tolerant
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Sensitive
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Tolerant
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Tolerant
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Urban Stress Tolerance
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High
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Low
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High
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Medium
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Salt Tolerant
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Sensitive
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Sensitive
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Tolerant
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Sensitive
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Drought Tolerance
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Tolerant
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Sensitive
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Tolerant
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Tolerant
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Native County Status
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Cuyahoga
Geauga
Lake
Lorain
Medina
Portage
Summit
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Lake
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Cuyahoga
Geauga
Lake
Lorain
Medina
Portage
Summit
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Cuyahoga
Lake
Medina
Portage
Summit
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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3
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10
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2
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4
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IUCN Red List Assessment
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
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Least Concern
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Native Status
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OH-Native
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OH-Native
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OH-Native
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OH-Native
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NatureServe G-rank
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G5
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G5
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G5
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G5
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