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Ulmus americana 'Princeton'
Choose Princeton Elm if you want a fast, broad shade tree with the classic American elm shape. The tradeoff is space: this is not a tree to squeeze near houses, wires, septic areas, or narrow front yards.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A | It creates a strong high-canopy shade presence, but only on a property with room for a full-size tree. |
| Growth Rate | A | It grows quickly for a shade tree, so early placement and training matter. |
| Maintenance | B- | Dutch elm disease resistance helps, but young trees still need structural pruning and mature trees create seasonal cleanup. |
| 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 | Its mature canopy and root zone make it a poor fit for tight yards or constrained planting strips. |
| Screening Value | C+ | It can add high overhead screening, but it is not a dense evergreen privacy plant. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Princeton Elm only where the canopy can mature without constant pruning around wires, roofs, or tight paving.
| Mature Height | 70 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 50 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-9a |
| Spacing | 50 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, vase-shaped |
Yes, it has strong resistance, but no elm should be treated as guaranteed disease-free.
Only for high, layered screening; use evergreens if you need year-round privacy.
Usually no; give it open space so the canopy and roots are not fighting the structure.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21093
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Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
These look so good! They're nice and full and lush. Should be amazing next summer.
So far so good! Ordering was easy. So was pickup. We're looking forward to seeing how it does in the spring.
