American Elm Seedlings

About the American Elm

This species is expert grown in a greenhouse facility.  

The American Elm is a timeless favorite across North America, admired for its stately form and graceful, arching canopy that once defined tree-lined streets and rural homesteads. This hardy, fast-growing native tree is prized for its strength, longevity, and adaptability to a wide range of soils and climates.

In early spring, the American Elm awakens with clusters of small, inconspicuous flowers that give way to rounded seed pods known as samaras. As the season progresses, the tree fills out with dense, dark green foliage that provides excellent shade throughout summer. Its broad, vase-shaped crown and deeply ridged bark lend a sense of permanence and tradition to any landscape. Come autumn, the leaves shift to soft yellow tones, offering a final burst of color before the tree settles into dormancy for winter.

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