Siberian elm

Also known as Asiatic Elm, Dwarf Elm

Siberian elms thrive in harsh environments, displaying extreme tolerance to drought, nutrient-poor soils, and freezing cold. Their small, dark green leaves with single-serrated margins form a broad crown, while paper-thin winged seed discs called samaras scatter by the millions every spring. Introduced widely for windbreaks and landscaping, their rapid growth and aggressive seeding allow them to colonize disturbed soils and displace native flora.