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Scientific Name
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Ulmus rubra
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Rhus typhina
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Family
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Ulmaceae
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Altingiaceae
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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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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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Climate Tolerance
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Good
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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 8
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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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Nectar/pollen source for bees, butterflies; berries winter food source for birds; moth/butterfly host
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# Butterfly/Moths that use as host
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185
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54
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Pollination Type
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Wind
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Pollinator
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Bloom Time
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Winter (Dec-Jan)
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Summer (Jun-Jul)
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Shade/Sun Tolerance
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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
White
Yellow
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Maximum Height
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Medium (40-75 ft)
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Tall Shrub (5-15 ft)
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Form
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Tree
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Shrub
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Growth Rate
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Rapid
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Rapid
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Lifespan
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Long (>200 yrs)
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Short (<100 yrs)
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Soil Type
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Loam
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Clay
Loam
Sand
Rocky
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Soil pH
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Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
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Circumneutral (pH 6.8-7.2)
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Soil Moisture Tolerance
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Moist
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Dry - Moist
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Wetland Indicator Status
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FAC
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UPL
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Root - Fungal Association
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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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Tolerant
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Pest & Pathogen Risks
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High; Dutch elm disease
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Very Low
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Heat Tolerance
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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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High
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Salt Tolerant
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Sensitive
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Tolerant
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Drought Tolerance
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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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Cuyahoga
Geauga
Lake
Lorain
Medina
Portage
Summit
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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3
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2
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IUCN Red List Assessment
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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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NatureServe G-rank
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G5
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G5
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