Ulmus americana 'Lewis & Clark' ~ Prairie Expedition® American Elm upright IMAGE: Photo by Steven Martin

IMAGE: Photo by Steven Martin

(2) Kevin M Klerks from Inverhuron

If pollinated the flowers give way to showy pea-sized red berries that can persist well into winter  Best planted in moist

Verbena red flowers

It is also drought-tolerant once established and can withstand harsh weather conditions

Ulmus americana 'Lewis & Clark' ~ Prairie Expedition® American Elm upright IMAGE: Photo by Steven MartinPrairie Expedition American Elm is a tall native fast growing deciduous tree with an umbrella shaped crown. The rough dark green leaves are toothed with asymmetrical bases and turn an outstanding yellow in fall. Inconspicuous green flowers bloom in spring before the foliage and give way to papery wing like seed pods that mature mid spring. Grows best with full sun and rich well drained soils. Tolerates light shade. Prairie Expedition is resistant to