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Fast-growing; prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. High pollution tolerance.
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American Elm Seeds In A Cup® Grow Kit
Ulmus americana
From the first seed to the next new leaf. Explore your plant’s growing conditions, seasonal rhythm, and everyday care.
THE PLANT NOTEBOOK
American Elm care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Ulmus americana
- Common names
- White Elm, Water Elm
- Family
- Ulmaceae
- Genus
- Ulmus
- Species
- U. americana
Growing with your kit
The Seeds In A Cup® methodology involves early-spring sowing in the greenhouse lid to mimic the natural floodplain germination cycle.
Propagation
By seed or softwood cuttings.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Produces small, winged seeds (samaras) in early spring before leaves appear.
Growing conditions
Rich bottomlands, floodplains, and riverbanks.
Weather & tolerances
High wind resistance; moderately flood tolerant.
Pests & plant health
Highly susceptible to Dutch Elm Disease (DED). Resistant cultivars are recommended.
Plant safety
Safe for all.
Botanical features
A large deciduous tree with a distinctive vase-like canopy and serrated leaves with asymmetrical bases.
Varieties
‘Valley Forge’, ‘Princeton’ (DED-resistant).
Garden & everyday uses
Iconic street tree. timber used for hubs, crates, and stable flooring due to its interlocking grain
Native range & distribution
Eastern and Central North America.
Conservation
Significant populations lost to DED; conservation of resistant strains is a priority.
Name origins
Latin ‘ulmus’ (Elm); ‘americana’ refers to its native range.
History
The ‘Liberty Tree’ in Boston was an American Elm; it became a symbol of the American Revolution.
TURN KNOWING INTO GROWING
Your next beginning, in a cup.
Seeds In A Cup® grow kits matched to american elm.
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