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Ulmus americana 'Princeton'

Princeton American Elm

Princeton American elm develops the upright, vase-shaped outline associated with traditional elm-lined streets. Dark green summer leaves and yellow autumn foliage accompany a cultivar with a long record of Dutch elm disease tolerance.

The canopy loses its leaves for winter. Autumn color includes yellow. The grower reports tolerance of Dutch elm disease.

Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water during establishment and allow enough room for the developing crown.

Size guide
• Height: About 65 ft
• Width: About 50 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 4
Upper climate limit is not specified in this cultivar reference.
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.

Best Uses
• Landscape specimen
• Shade where space allows
• Open park or lawn planting

Minimum zone

4

Maximum zone

9

Height

65 ft

Width

50 ft