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Cedar Elm is a native shade tree 40-50 ft; full sun; low water; small serrated leaves; yellow fall color; extremely drought tolerant; excellent shade tree for Willis, Conroe, and The Woodlands.
Name: Ulmus crassifolia (Cedar Elm)
Average Landscape Size: 40–50 ft tall × 30–40 ft wide; can reach 60+ ft if unpruned; large, spreading canopy
Sun Requirements: Full sun; 6+ hours daily preferred
Water Needs: Low; extremely drought tolerant, native to Texas
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Cold Hardiness: USDA Zones 6–9; native and extremely hardy in Willis
Fertilization & Pruning: Minimal fertilizer needed; prune in winter if needed
Detailed Description: This Cedar Elm is the ultimate native Texas shade tree that's perfectly adapted to our Willis climate! This massive 30-gallon size gives you 40 to 50 feet of immediate mature shade, or it can reach 60+ feet naturally. What makes this perfect for Montgomery County? It's completely native to East Texas, so it handles our droughts, heat, and soil conditions better than any other shade tree. You get gorgeous yellow fall color and a spreading canopy that provides fantastic shade for your home. This is instant mature landscaping with a true Texas native!