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Tree Species (Central Texas)

Cedar Elm

Definition

The cedar elm (Ulmus crassifolia) is a small to medium deciduous tree native to Central Texas, valued for its drought tolerance, narrow upright form, and small late-summer flowers. It is one of the most common urban shade trees in the region.

In Central Texas

Cedar elms are common across Williamson and Travis Counties and are often misidentified by homeowners as oaks or other native species.

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