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Definition of Siberian elm
1. Noun. Fast-growing shrubby Asian tree naturalized in United States for shelter or ornament.
Group relationships: Genus Ulmus, Ulmus
Generic synonyms: Elm, Elm Tree
Definition of Siberian elm
1. Noun. A medium-sized bushy tree, ''Ulmus pumila'', native to northern and eastern Asia. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Siberian Elm
Literary usage of Siberian elm
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Storms Over the Urban Forest: Planning, Responding, and Regreening by Lisa L. Burban, John W. Anderson (1996)
"For example, heavily-damaged Siberian elm and common hackberry exhibit a high
... The majority of damaged Siberian elm, common hackberry, and honeylocust ..."
2. Trees and Shrubs of Central Park by Louis Harman Peet (1903)
"51. Sour Gum, Tupelo, or Pepperidge. 52. Silver or White Maple. 53. Scarlet Oak.
54. Small-leaved Elm, Siberian elm. 55. American Linden, Bee or Basswood. ..."
3. The Vascular Flora of Pennsylvania: Annotated Checklist and Atlas by Ann Fowler Rhoads, William M. Klein (1993)
"Ulmus pumila L. Siberian elm Deciduous tree Naturalized from planted sources.
Ulmus rubra Muhl. Red elm; Slippery elm Deciduous tree Moist woods, ..."
4. The Vascular Flora of Pennsylvania: Annotated Checklist and Atlas by Ann Fowler Rhoads, William M. Klein (1993)
"Dutch elm disease has reduced numbers of this species severely. Ulmus puntila L.
Siberian elm Deciduous tree Naturalized from planted sources. ..."