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Tree #5: English Elm
Ulmus procera (Ul-mus pro-cera)
- Can Grow to heights of 130 feet and widths of 50 feet
- Yearly growth rate averages 36 inches
- lives 100+ years
- Needs cooler summers and more water
- Chinese Lacebark Elm recommended in this region and researchers working on other hybrids
- Roots are invasive but tree is considered somewhat fire retardant
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