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Siberian elm

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Noun1.Siberian elm - fast-growing shrubby Asian tree naturalized in United States for shelter or ornament
genus Ulmus, Ulmus - type genus of family Ulmaceae; deciduous trees having simple serrate leaves; widely distributed in temperate regions
elm, elm tree - any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees


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But time will tell if the Russian import becomes a regular and welcome addition to the state's yards and gardens or falls out of favor like the Siberian elm, a fast-growing, seed-spreading tree introduced decades ago that many now see as a nuisance whose invasive roots can clog sewer lines.
It is an enclave of 16 free-standing cottages in a shady grove of 126-year-old Siberian elm trees.
Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila) is an invasive, fast-growing, drought tolerant plant native to Eastern Siberia, Northern China, Manchuria, and Korea.
 
 
 
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