Shade Trees

Cedar Elm

Name: Cedar Elm
Brand: Arbor Buddy
SKU: 73796-035
Availability: InStock

Ulmus crassifolia

Cedar Elm delivers quick, dependable shade with a full, rounded canopy, reaching about 40 to 70

$514

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Height: 14-16 ft.

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14-16 ft.

$514

Drought TolerantHeat TolerantCold HardyShade TolerantWind TolerantDeer Resistant

A fast, easy way to a finished landscape

A fast grower — expect quick, satisfying progress every season.

Growth rate: Fast
Mature size: 40 ft. - 70 ft. tall · 30 ft. - 50 ft. wide
Hardy in: USDA zones 6–9

Drought Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Cold Hardy
Shade Tolerant

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Grown to thrive. Established, well-rooted plants shipped at the right size — not bare twigs.

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About this tree

Cedar Elm delivers quick, dependable shade with a full, rounded canopy, reaching about 40 to 70 feet tall and 30 to 50 feet wide. This fast grower thrives in USDA zones 6 to 9 and shrugs off tough conditions, staying strong through drought, heat, cold, wind, and deer pressure. Subtle spring blooms arrive from March through May as it wakes up for the season. Plant it as a commanding lawn centerpiece or to cast cool, generous shade over patios, driveways, and play areas.

USDA hardiness zones 6–9

Set your zone in the header to see if this tree thrives where you live.

Plant details

Mature height: 40 ft. - 70 ft.
Mature width: 30 ft. - 50 ft.
Growth rate: Fast
USDA zones: 6-9
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water needs: Moderate
Soil: Clay, Loamy, Rocky, Sandy, Well Drained
Spacing: 30 ft.
Bloom season: Early Spring (March), Mid-Spring (April-May)

Full planting & care

Planting+

Choose a spot with full sun or partial sun and clay, loamy, rocky, sandy, well drained soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep, set the tree so the top of the root ball is level with the ground, backfill, and water in well. Space about 30 ft. from other plants.

Watering+

Water deeply about once a week while it establishes, then ease off as roots take hold.

Fertilizing+

Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer formulated for trees and shrubs. A second light feeding in early summer supports vigorous growth. Avoid fertilizing late in the season.

Pruning+

Prune in late winter while dormant to remove any dead or crossing branches and to shape. Minimal pruning is needed otherwise.

Frequently asked questions

How big does it get?+

At maturity it reaches about 40 ft. - 70 ft. tall and 30 ft. - 50 ft. wide, so give it room.

What growing zones does it suit?+

It is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9.

Shipping

Delivery method: Curbside freight, nationwide (lower 48)
Shipping cost: $149 flat per order
Lead time: Ships in 1–3 weeks; carrier schedules a delivery window

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Mature height	40 ft. - 70 ft.	50 ft. - 70 ft.	70 ft. - 100 ft.	40 ft. - 70 ft.	10 ft. - 15 ft.
Mature width	30 ft. - 50 ft.	40 ft. - 70 ft.	40 ft. - 70 ft.	40 ft. - 70 ft.	3 ft. - 5 ft.
Growth rate	Fast	Moderate	Fast	Moderate	Moderate
Sunlight	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun	Full Sun, Partial Sun
USDA zones	6–9	3–8	4–9	4–8	7–10

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