American elm (Ulmus americana) was frequently the dominant or co-dominant species in many of its primary native habitats - floodplains and bottomlands - prior to the introduction of Dutch Elm Disease. This species does not naturally occur in stands but can be found mixed in with the likes of balsam fir and yellow birch. American elm is beloved for its wide, shade providing canopy.

BUNDLE BREAKDOWN:

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Bundle of 5: $18

Bundle of 10: $27

Bundle of 25: $51

Bundle of 50: $83

Bundle of 100: $139

STATS ON AMERICAN ELM

• Mature Height: 60 - 65 feet

• Mature Canopy Width: 40 - 60 feet

• Soil Type: Loam, clay. Ideal pH of 5.5 - 8

• Moisture: Well-drained

• Sun: Part sun - Full sun. Shade tolerant

• Growth Rate: Fast
  

KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF AMERICAN ELM

• American elms flower early in the spring with green perfect (containing both male and female reproductive parts) flowers

• These trees develop more pronounced buttress roots than many other species in the temperate forest region.

• The oval shaped leaves of the American elm decompose quickly compared to other trees in their habitats.
  

DID YOU KNOW?

• Dutch elm disease, first discovered in the United States in the 1930’s (Michigan in the 1950’s), is an invasive fungal disease thought to have originated in Asia. The disease was able to spread quickly and cause a significant amount of damage partly because management efforts were put on hold during WWII.
  

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