{"product_id":"ulmus-americana","title":"Ulmus Americana","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUlmus americana (American Elm)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic native shade tree known for its graceful, vase shaped form and arching canopy. Once a dominant street tree, it remains highly valued for its elegant structure, adaptability, and ability to provide expansive shade in large landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 - 80 ft x 50 - 70 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early spring (inconspicuous)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable; tolerates wet, clay, and urban soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; tolerant of occasional flooding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate deer resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to eastern and central North America, commonly found in floodplains, riverbanks, and lowland forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeeds are eaten by finches and other small birds, and large branches provide nesting habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies \u0026amp; Moths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost plant for species such as the Mourning Cloak, Question Mark, and Eastern Comma butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMammals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides shelter and habitat for squirrels and other urban and woodland mammals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 50 - 70 ft apart to accommodate its broad, arching canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for large landscapes, parks, and restoration plantings where a classic shade tree form is desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuercus bicolor (Swamp White Oak)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Shares tolerance for moist soils and contributes strong ecological value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcer rubrum (Red Maple)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds seasonal color variation and adapts to similar site conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItea virginica\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides understory structure in moist and partially shaded areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex stricta\u003c\/strong\u003e - Forms a native ground layer suited to wetter soils beneath canopy trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45885792616609,"sku":"ULMUS AMERICANA","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/UlmusAmericana2.png?v=1775544229","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/ulmus-americana","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}