White Elm (Princeton Parent Seedlings)

Our 2023/2024 batch of white elms are seedlings of 'Princeton', a Dutch elm disease resistant cultivar released in 1922.

White elm (Ulmus americana), often called American elm, is a fast growing, large tree species native most of eastern Canada and the United States.  Before the introduction of dutch elm disease (DED), mature specimens commonly reached over 100 feet tall with over 4 feet diameters (at breast height).  There are still giant old survivors to be seen out there on city streets and while driving through farm country, but they are rare.

Disease resistant cultivars have been selected from individuals that showed a high degree of resistance to DED.  Our 2023/2024 batch of white elms are seedlings of one such cultivar named Princeton.  Although they are not clones (grown from tissue culture, cuttings, layers, or suckers), it is likely that progeny of resistant cultivars are imparted with a higher degree of resistance than randomly selected seedlings grown from non-resistant parents.

Seed Source(s): USA

Hardiness (Canada): 3a [What is my hardiness zone?]

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Note that we sometimes trim taller trees down to their described height in order to not have to pass additional shipping costs on to our customers. In our experience this has almost no effect on their growth even in the first year of growth after planting. The ample roots make sure of it!

Orders placed between Jan 1 and May 1: Delivery / ready for pickup in late April or early May 2025