Trees
Ulmus americana 'Princeton' (American Elm)
Ulmus americana 'Princeton'
Also known as Princeton American Elm
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About This Plant
Ulmus americana 'Princeton' (American Elm), 'Princeton' is valued in the landscape for character, form, and seasonal interest.
American Elm , historic vase-shaped shade tree, decimated by Dutch elm disease in the 20th century. Modern resistant cultivars (e.g. 'Princeton', 'Valley Forge', 'New Harmony') are again widely planted.
Full sun suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained, adaptable soil. Hardy USDA Zone 2 to 9. PLANT ONLY DED-RESISTANT CULTIVARS. Watch for elm yellows and elm leaf beetle.
For a Pacific Northwest native tree of similar character, consider Acer macrophyllum (Bigleaf Maple) for canopy, Cornus nuttallii (Pacific Dogwood) for spring bloom, or Arbutus menziesii (Pacific Madrone) for evergreen sculpture and red bark.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Ulmus americana 'Princeton'
- Common name
- Princeton American Elm
- Mature size
- 50-70 ft tall × 40-60 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Early spring
- Bloom color
- Brown
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: None documented
- Wildlife: Bird forage, Bird habitat, Larval host, Small mammal forage
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