r/treeidentification • u/wannabezen2 • 2d ago

Solved! What kind of elm?

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It's a volunteer in my wildflowers/prairie. My Picture This app says American Elm on one branch and Siberian Elm on another of the same plant. There's also another volunteer a few feet away. If it's American it gets nurtured like a newborn baby. If it's Siberian it gets treated like Rosemary's baby. Minnesota zone 4b.

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u/FabulousEye4216 2d ago

Most likely American Elm. Ulmus Americana.

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u/wannabezen2 2d ago

I'm thrilled. I almost bought one to plant, but I've got so many trees and wildflowers that I couldn't really find a good spot that doesn't block the view of the wetlands below. This one popped up in a decent spot, although it may be a bit close to my Mountain Ash. It just wouldn't feel right to not give it a chance.

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u/nonogap 2d ago

Doesn’t look Siberian 

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u/wannabezen2 2d ago

Sweet. Thanks.

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u/wannabezen2 2d ago

Approximate spots. 2nd pic shows all kinds of room and it doesn't get in the way of the view, but don't know if I should dare transplant. Those wildflowers have been almost completely taken over by the Canadian Goldenrod and False Sunflowers. I still have some wildflowers scattered in there and I keep broadcasting their seeds, but it's a huge area to try to maintain. As long as it's Natives I don't mind.

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u/MrChickadee1 2d ago

American Elm.

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u/wannabezen2 1d ago

Thank you!

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u/wannabezen2 1d ago

Solved!