Growth: Fast, often 12+ inches of extension annually with rapid establishment
Light: Full sun
Soil: Prefers average, rich, well-drained soil but is adaptable and tolerates urban conditions, compaction, and some drought once established
Central Missouri: Hardy USDA zones 5a-9b, well suited to central Missouri; widely used as a substitute for American elm in urban plantings, generally hardy and suitable with good tolerance of heat, wind, and urban stress
*Stock image shown for reference. Actual tree appearance may vary.