U. americana 'Princeton'

Common Name

American Elm

Scientific Name

U. americana

Cultivar

'Princeton'

Hardiness Zone

3b [-30 to -35]

Tolerances

Drought

Tolerant

Tolerant

Poor Drainage

Tolerant

Tolerant

Alkaline Soil

Tolerant

Tolerant

Salt

Moderate

Moderate

Shade

Moderate

Moderate

Air Pollution

Tolerant

Tolerant

Soil Volume

20

Planting Area

  • Small
  • Medium
  • Large

Features of Interest

  • Fall Foliage

    Fall Foliage

  • Native to Vermont

    Native to Vermont

Form

vase

Vase

Mature Height

60 feet

Crown Spread

40 feet

Limitations

  • Prone to insect/disease

Additional Information

Adaptable and tolerant. Prune in the fall. Good form and DED resistance. Long-history, developed before DED.