Princeton American Elm (Ulmus americana 'Princeton') UL-mus ah-mer-ih-KAY-nah 'Princeton' |
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| Family | Ulmaceae |
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| Plant Data | |
| I am a... | Deciduous Perennial Tree |
| Where to Find It | There are a couple of Princeton Elm in the very NW corner of Crow Island Woods. |
| How to Recognize It | The Princeton elm is a fast-growing tree eventually reaching a large size. Leaves have serrated leaves with lots of narrowly separated leaf veins. Leaves often turn an attractive yellow in fall. |
| Why to Like | The Elm was one of the quintessential American trees before Dutch Elm Disease nearly wiped the species out. The 'Princeton' cultivar exhibits good resistance to Dutch Elm Disease as well as elm beetles. |
| Mature Size | 50 - 70 feet tall. 30 - 50 feet wide. |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun - Full Sun |
| Moisture Tolerance | Medium : Widely Adaptable |
| Zones | 3a - 9b |
| Bloom Period | March to April |
| Flower Color | Green |
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Photos: Google Image Search & Flickr |
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