The American elm cultivar Ulmus americana 'Brandon' was raised by Lacombe Nurseries [2] Lacombe, Alberta, Canada, before 1969; it may be synonymous with another cultivar from the same source known as 'Patmore', selected and raised by R. H. Patmore from a native tree in Brandon, Manitoba.

'Brandon' (or 'Patmore') differs from most American Elms in possessing a smaller, more compact form bearing coarsely-toothed foliage.

The tree performed very well in government trials in Alberta, Canada, emerging as 'Highly Recommended'.

The species as a whole is susceptible to Elm Yellows; it is also moderately preferred for feeding and reproduction by the adult Elm Leaf Beetle Xanthogaleruca luteola,[4][5] and highly preferred for feeding by the Japanese Beetle Popillia japonica [6][7][8] in the United States.

'Brandon' also remains in cultivation in the city of Bozeman, Montana, where it is prized as an amenity tree by the Forestry Division,[10] and in California.