Ulmus americana 'Princeton'

Princeton American Elm

Princeton American elm develops the upright, vase-shaped outline associated with traditional elm-lined streets. Dark green summer leaves and yellow autumn foliage accompany a cultivar with a long record of Dutch elm disease tolerance.

The canopy loses its leaves for winter. Autumn color includes yellow. The grower reports tolerance of Dutch elm disease.

Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. Water during establishment and allow enough room for the developing crown.

Size guide
• Height: About 65 ft
• Width: About 50 ft
These are the grower’s landscape estimates; local conditions and age affect actual size.

Hardiness
• Published minimum: USDA Zone 4
Upper climate limit is not specified in this cultivar reference.
The grower provides whole-zone ratings; an A/B limit has not been verified.

Best Uses
• Landscape specimen
• Shade where space allows
• Open park or lawn planting

Plant type

Deciduous Tree, Shade Tree

Height

65 ft

Width

50 ft

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Lavender

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Yellow

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Provide Shade, Specimen

Shape

Upright, Vase Shaped

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No