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Jefferson Elm with a canopy full of dark green leaves planted along a parkway in a residential community.

Jefferson Elm

$825.00 - $1,075.00
$825.00
$825.00 - $1,075.00
$825.00
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Jefferson Elm is known for its Dutch Elm Disease tolerance and upright-arching vase shape form. Remarkably, the original tree is thriving today on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Why it rocks:

Jefferson Elm is known for its Dutch Elm Disease tolerance and upright-arching vase shape form. Remarkably, the original tree is thriving today on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Where to put it:

Jefferson Elm will grow to be a large stately tree. It will do well acting as a shade tree, in the open landscape as an accent or on the parkway. This tree should be planted at least 20 Ft away from buildings.

What it needs:

Jefferson Elm prefers at least 6-8 hours of full sun. Be sure to follow our watering guidelines for the first few growing seasons until the root system is well-established.

Botanical Name: Ulmus americana 'Jefferson'
Hardiness Zone: 4
Tree Type: Shade
Size Range: Large Tree (more than 40 feet)
Mature Height: 70'
Mature Spread: 50'
Shape: Upright Vase
Foliage Color: Dark Green
Fall Color: Yellow/Gold
Flower Color: N/A
Decorative Fruit: None
Landscape Uses: Shade | Parkway/Street
Growth Rate: Rapid
Plant Tolerance: Very Adaptable
Standout Feature: Dutch Elm Disease Tolerant, Upright & Arching Vase Shape

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