Siberian Elm in central Indiana
Planted across the Midwest in the early 20th century as a fast, drought-proof shelterbelt tree, and it has been paying that back ever since — brittle wood, short life, and seed into every fencerow and pavement crack. In central Indiana it is the species most often removed on a general "just get rid of it" basis rather than for one identifiable defect, and it is no longer recommended for planting anywhere in the region.
Large tree · On the hazard list · $400–$1,900 typical
What moves the price on this one
- Height — a 20-footer is a few hundred, an 80-foot oak over a roof is four figures
- Access — can a truck and chipper get to it, or is everything carried by hand
- What's underneath — a clear yard versus a roof, a fence, a pool or a power drop
- Condition — dead and brittle costs more than live, because it can't be climbed
- Species and wood density — hickory and walnut rig slower than pine
Also searched as dwarf elm, Asiatic elm, littleleaf elm; frequently sold or called "Chinese elm," which is a different and much better tree (Ulmus parvifolia, lacebark elm).
Siberian Elm by town
- Siberian Elm in Indianapolis56
- Siberian Elm in Carmel42
- Siberian Elm in Fishers49
- Siberian Elm in Noblesville32
- Siberian Elm in Westfield33
- Siberian Elm in Zionsville37
- Siberian Elm in Greenwood26
- Siberian Elm in Avon27
- Siberian Elm in Plainfield24
- Siberian Elm in Brownsburg25
- Siberian Elm in Speedway48
- Siberian Elm in Lawrence61
- Siberian Elm in Beech Grove48
- Siberian Elm in Greenfield29
- Siberian Elm in McCordsville45
- Siberian Elm in Fortville45
- Siberian Elm in New Palestine43
- Siberian Elm in Cumberland45
- Siberian Elm in Franklin19
- Siberian Elm in Bargersville27
- Siberian Elm in Mooresville25
- Siberian Elm in Camby24
- Siberian Elm in Martinsville12
- Siberian Elm in Danville23
- Siberian Elm in Pittsboro30
- Siberian Elm in Whitestown31
- Siberian Elm in Lebanon19
- Siberian Elm in Sheridan25
- Siberian Elm in Cicero31
- Siberian Elm in Shelbyville14