Ulmus americana (American Elm) Size:5 gal (approx. 5-5.5 ft tall planted) birds Edible part(s) Flowers/petals Notes

birds Edible part(s) Flowers/petals Notes Native bee friendly

Cedar Elm is a hardy shade tree with excellent drought tolerance

airy shrub with white rose-like flowers that give way to feathery pink seed plumes — and those plumes are arguably more striking than the flowers

Flowers are very showy

as a background for other plants or garden features

Ulmus americana (American Elm) Size:5 gal (approx. 5-5.5 ft tall planted) birds Edible part(s) Flowers/petals NotesAmerican Elm is a large, handsome vase shaped tree with a symmetrical crown. Fall color is yellow. It is mostly found along moist bottomland sites but can also be seen in upland areas with good soils. American Elm has shallow roots with a deep tap root that resists movement from floodwater, making this species valuable for preventing soil erosion. It is susceptible to Dutch elm disease. Planting Instructions: If the tree is buried too deep in the