Audubon® American Elm

The National Audubon Society presents a new line of native plants and trees that will help birds and wildlife thrive in your area! Our Audubon® American Elm Tree (Ulmus americana) is a native Shade Trees with a lithe branching and dark green, textured, toothy leaves.

Dense, fast-growing, and disease-resistant, these are easy care and long-lived; the oldest reported is over 300 years old! Small reddish-green flowers form in spring, and although you're not likely to notice them, butterflies and other pollinators certainly will!

In the fall the leaves change to a pleasing, mellow yellow, conveniently dropping in a short amount of time, making for easy fall cleanup. You'll appreciate it as you prepare your yard for winter. Even during the cold season, the dark grey, deeply textured bark gives you something interesting to look at in the winter landscape.

Planting and Application:

The stately Elm was once the "go-to" for lawn and street trees. Tall, vase-shaped branches, arch up and over your porch or patio to cast cooling relief from the summer heat. Plant as a front yard specimen, as an energy-saving shade tree, or use in the backyard over the patio, firepit or hammock and provide habitat for wildlife at the same time!

These trees provide plenty of nesting sites, shelter and food for insect-eating birds like Finches, Thrushes, Chickadees, Sparrows, and Grosbeaks, while Baltimore Orioles prefer nesting in the great American Elm!

• Native Shade & Street Tree
• Fast-Growing
• Wildlife Tree for Birds Nesting, Shelter & Food
• Caterpillar Host Plant - Supports 171 Species of Butterfly & Moth Larvae
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#ProPlantTips for Care:

Elm Trees grow in zones 2 - 9 and are incredibly hardy and versatile. Doing best in full sun and well-drained soil that remains moist, but not wet. Provide supplemental water the first season and during extended drought.

• Full Sun
• Adaptable to Most Soil, Weather & Urban Conditions
• Water New Trees Regularly
• Mulch Well to Insulate & Retain Moisture
• Prune When Dormant

Help bring back this stately shade tree, plus help your wildlife at the same time with the Audubon® American Elm Tree! Nature Hills uses Plant Sentry™, which is an online database that blocks shipments in and out of restricted areas. We follow all federal, state and local regulations to keep you and your communities safe!

Audubon® Plant Information

Bird-Friendly native trees and plants provide food and shelter for local and migrating birds, as well as other wildlife. By purchasing and planting native flora, you will support Audubon's conservation mission and impact, while helping birds and wildlife thrive!

• Grown Without Neonicotinoids
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