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Princeton Elm
Princeton Elm
$334.33
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33 in stock
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.
Buy This If
- You want real shade.
- You have open overhead space.
- You like the elm shape.
Skip This If
- You need a compact tree.
- Wires cross the planting area.
- You want minimal pruning.
PGNE Report Card
| 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. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Princeton Elm only where the canopy can mature without constant pruning around wires, roofs, or tight paving.
Plant Facts
| 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 |
Customers Usually Ask
Is it resistant to Dutch elm disease?
Yes, it has strong resistance, but no elm should be treated as guaranteed disease-free.
Will it work as a privacy tree?
Only for high, layered screening; use evergreens if you need year-round privacy.
Can it go near the house?
Usually no; give it open space so the canopy and roots are not fighting the structure.
Why buy for fall color
- See the actual color before you buy it
- Foliage, berries and late bloom — all three seasons of interest
- Fall planting means roots established before winter
Locally grown for New England conditions
Every plant in our Fall Sale is grown or hardened off right here in New Hampshire, so it's already acclimated to New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-21095
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