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What type of tree is this? Is it a good tree to transplant into my backyard. Currently it is growing a long my property next to a field.
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What type of tree is this? #870982
Asked May 31, 2024, 3:30 PM EDT
What type of tree is this? Is it a good tree to transplant into my backyard. Currently it is growing a long my property next to a field.
Sherburne County Minnesota
Expert Response
The tree appears to be a Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila).
It is not recommended for planting as a shade tree. Go here to learn why:
https://trees.umn.edu/siberian-elm-ulmus-pumila
It is not recommended for planting as a shade tree. Go here to learn why:
https://trees.umn.edu/siberian-elm-ulmus-pumila
