American Elm Tree
Sizes Vary ( Medium size )
I have larger ones and smaller listed listed as well.
This is for the smaller tree of the American Elms.
Other Known Names : White Elm or Water Elm
Ulmus Americana
This Tree Can withstand winter temperatures as low as −44 °F.
Zones : 2 - 9
Full or Partial Shade ( 6 hours of sunlight at least )
Plant in rich loam, clays and dry, sandy soils.
Soil type does affect the tree growth.
It does well in acidic or alkaline soil.
Alkaline 8.0 pH and acidic 5.1 pH soils
Do Not plant in non draining area or near fruit trees !
Keep the Tree moist when first planted and a few months later water once a week.
Grows : 100 - 125 feet
If you plant in dry soil in will reach about 60 Ft. Tall.
It spreads out 70 feet or more.
It grows about 3 ft. each year.
It will branch like a umbrella with wide spreading limbs.
American Elm bark is grayish-brown, with deep diamond-shaped fissures, and broad ridges.
The leaves are ovate in shape and are 3” to 5” long and up to 3” wide.
The trunk can be 3.5′-4′ in diameter.
The bark of an elm is rough and coarse, with intersecting ridges.
Elm wood is good for woodworking !
This Elm is also a food source for many bird species eating the seeds and buds.
This tree is making a come back after the Dutch elm disease from the 1930's.
Shipped Boxed - Bottom moist wrapped
( I do not ship in soil. )
* All Sales Are Final *
I do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii or PR.
1-2 business days
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
I do not issue refunds. All Sales are Final. I will not issue a refund if seeds do not germinate as of date 3/12/2022. All seeds germination average has been tested. It is the buyer's responsibility to germinate seeds purchased.
I list care instructions within the listing and on packaging slip.
The sizing on Rhizomes and bulbs vary. Rooted plants also vary in size. They are freshly dug up the time of shipment.
I do not ship any plants or seeds to these states nor Do I ship out of the US.
No, ALL SALES ARE FINAL !
All very small seeds are processed using a normal stamp process for letters. Larger small seed orders will be shipped with a non-Machinable stamp. MULTI seed orders are shipped in a larger First-Class envelope with a printed USPS Etsy tracking label.