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Princeton American Elm

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Common Name:  Princeton American Elm         

Scientific Name: Ulmus americana ‘Princeton’

Location: Two in Spalding Circle

Size: 3 inches diameter at breast height

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Native to: Cultivar of North American Elm

This tree typically grows to:  50 to 70 feet tall and 30 to 50 feet wide

This tree prefers these conditions:  Full sun and medium to moist soils.

Special about this tree:  

  • Mainly resistant to Dutch Elm Disease
  • Mature tree develops graceful vase shape
  • Leaves are 5-inch dark green ovals, with sharp points and toothed edges.
  • Seeds grow in clusters of flat pods.
  • Insignificant yellow fall color

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Princeton American Elm, "Ulmus americana ‘Princeton’" bark
Princeton American Elm, "Ulmus americana ‘Princeton’" leaves on branches
Princeton American Elm, "Ulmus americana ‘Princeton’" leaf in relation to quarter
Princeton American Elm, "Ulmus americana ‘Princeton’" leaves on branch
Princeton American Elm, "Ulmus americana ‘Princeton’" tree

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