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Princeton American Elm Tree

Ulmus americana 'Princeton'

Nature Hills Nursery
  • Princeton Elm Offers Dutch Elm Disease Resistance, Reviving America's Classic Shade Tree Legacy
  • Cold Hardy: Thrives in Zones 4-9
  • Grows 60-80 ft Tall, 40-60 ft Wide
  • Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
  • Native, Pollinator-Friendly - Attracts Butterflies
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Plant Characteristics Cold hardy, Fast-growing, Disease resistant, Clay Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Thornless, Hedge/Screen
Hardiness Zone 3a9b
Sunlight Full sun
Height 60-80 ft
Width 40-60 ft
Watering Needs Moderate
Preferred Soil Clay, Loamy, Peaty, Sandy
Growth Rate Fast
Blooms In Spring
Flower Color Green
Native Yes
Suitable Space Outdoors
Botanical Name Ulmus americana 'Princeton'
Species americana
Cultivar Princeton
Class Rosales
Does Not Ship To AK, HI, ID, MT, OR, PR

Frequently Asked Questions

How many elm streets are there in the united states?
  • Elm Street is the most popular street name in the United States, a testament to how widely these trees once lined American streets before Dutch Elm Disease struck in the 1930s. The exact number isn't definitively tracked, but thousands exist nationwide. Consider planting disease-resistant Princeton Elms in zones 4-9 to restore this classic streetscape tradition.

How tall and wide will a mature Princeton American Elm tree grow?
  • Princeton American Elms typically reach 60-80 feet tall with a 40-60 foot spread at maturity. These fast-growing natives develop the classic vase-shaped canopy that made elm-lined streets famous. Plan for adequate space when planting, as available at naturehills.com for zones 4-9.

Is the Princeton American Elm deer resistant?
  • Princeton American Elms are not deer resistant and may be browsed by deer, especially when young. The trees are hardy in zones 4-9 and tolerate many conditions, but deer protection isn't one of their strengths. Consider fencing young trees or using deer repellent if deer pressure is high in your area.

What plants make good companions to plant near a Princeton American Elm?
  • Princeton American Elms pair well with shade-tolerant understory plants like hostas, ferns, and astilbe that thrive beneath their broad canopy. Since these elms are hardy in zones 4-9 and tolerate urban conditions, consider planting spring bulbs like daffodils or crocuses for early color before the tree leafs out.

What ongoing care and maintenance does a Princeton American Elm require after the first year?
  • Princeton American Elms are remarkably low-maintenance once established, requiring only occasional watering during dry spells and annual pruning in late winter. These hardy trees tolerate urban conditions and pollution exceptionally well across zones 4-9. Remove any dead or crossing branches and water deeply but infrequently to encourage deep root growth.
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