Medium to large deciduous tree growing to a height of 60 to 80 ft with a spread of 50 to 70 ft. Has a definite vase shaped habit with a medium to fast rate of growth. Single trunked tree with dark gray bark that is somewhat furrowed. Leaves are simple, alternate, dark green above, lighter below and 3-6 inches long by 1 to 3 inches wide. Margin is doubly serrate.
Flower color is greenish red and appear in early spring.
Fruit is rounded brown samara with a notch in it getting to 1.2 inch in diameter. Landscape value includes background, specimen and most importantly street tree. They literally form an archway over streets. They prefer a moist well drained soil rich in organic matter. The largest elm recorded was in Tennessee and measured 160 ft tall and 147 feet wide.