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Ulmus americana 'Princeton'

Elm - American

'Princeton' American Elm is one of the best Ulmus for the classic vase-shaped habit and good resistance to both Elm leaf beetle and Dutch Elm disease.  Princeton Elm can serve as a larval host to the Eastern Comma, Mourning Cloak, Question Mark, and Painted Lady butterflies.  Leaves decay rapidly when compared to other hardwoods like Oaks, Maples, and Hickory. They are also high in nutrient content, useful as a soil-building plant where soils are depleted or generally poor.  Its fast growing upright characteristics were what made our grandfather, William Flemer Sr., select it in the 1920s and the subsequent excellent D.E.D. resistance was a marvelous unexpected bonus. Salt and wet site tolerant.

Height

60 Feet

Spread

40 Feet

USDA Hardiness Zone

4
Current Availability
Qty Avail Description Comments Future Crop Future Crop Ready Date
15 Ulmus americana Princeton #20 12-14' (1.5") (NATIVE)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
Native
Soil Conditions
Average
Moist
Exposure
Sun
Tolerance
Black Walnut Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Wet Site Tolerant
Tree Type
Shade
Street
Tree
Foliage Color
Green
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