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Ulmus americana 'Jefferson'
Choose Jefferson Elm if you want a large American elm shade tree with strong Dutch elm disease resistance. The tradeoff is space: this is not a tight-yard or foundation tree.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | Jefferson Elm gives a strong canopy presence and a traditional vase-shaped shade-tree look. |
| Growth Rate | B+ | It grows with enough pace to be satisfying, but it is still a long-term shade tree. |
| Maintenance | B- | High Dutch elm disease resistance helps, but young trees still need structural pruning and routine checks. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Young trees like this can be browsed or rubbed by deer, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | D | This tree needs open space and should not be squeezed into a tight yard. |
| Screening Value | C+ | It provides overhead shade, but it is not a dense privacy screen. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Jefferson Elm for customers planning a real shade tree, not a decorative small-yard planting. Give it open ground and plan the canopy before you plant.
| Mature Height | 68 ft at 70 years |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 50 ft crown spread at 70 years |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-9a |
| Spacing | 50 ft |
| Sun | Full sun; tolerates light shade |
| Moisture | Average, medium moisture, well-drained soils; adapts to wet and dry sites |
| Growth Habit | Umbrella-shaped crown with broad U-shaped branch unions |
Yes, Jefferson Elm has high resistance, but no elm should be treated as risk-free.
Usually no; keep it where the mature canopy and roots have room.
Yes, early structural pruning is worth doing to build a strong long-term tree.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21070
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