Quick answer: Slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) is native to 2 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 16 Sep 2026.
Where it's native
Listed in the register as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | High |
| Soil | Moist, rich to dry, limestone |
| Bloom | Jan-Apr |
| Height | 40-60 ft (to 110 ft) |
| Wildlife value | Attracts birds/butterflies; larval host for Mourning Cloak, Columbia silkmoth |
Invasive / regulated
Considered weedy, tends to infest hedges/fence rows/idle ground; susceptible to Dutch elm disease
Buying it
Wild species
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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