Ulmus americana ~ American Elm Size:2.0" CALIPER Here are some key features

Here are some key features of Bear's Breeches:

but due to early spring flowering buds may be susceptible to frost damage

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Best grown in part sun and rich

Ulmus americana ~ American Elm Size:2.0" CALIPER Here are some key featuresAmerican Elm is a tall native vase shaped deciduous tree with a broad rounded crown. The rough dark green leaves are toothed with asymmetrical bases and turn an undistinguished yellow in fall. Inconspicuous green flowers bloom in spring before the foliage and give way to papery wing like seed pods that mature mid spring. Grows best with full sun and rich well drained soils. Tolerates light shade. Ulmus americana is host plant for several butterfly