American Elm ‘Princeton’ | Plant Profile

American Elm ‘Princeton’ (Ulmus americana) are large deciduous trees that are native to the American northeast. The upward growing branches are tightly packed the base and spread with height, creating a ‘V’ shape. Small green flowers appear before foliage and give way to samaras, commonly referred to as “helicopters”. The oval, dark green leaves become a dull yellow in fall.

American Elm ‘Princeton’ prefers average to fertile, medium moisture, well drained soils in full sun. ‘Princeton’ are tolerant of light shade, wet soils, drought, and urban pollution.

The narrow structure of ‘Princeton’ makes them perfect for medium sized yards or as street trees. They can be used as shade trees or accent pieces.