Elm Trees

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Elm Trees for Sale at Nature Hills Nursery Stately Elm trees were one of the go-to trees for lawn shade in years past. Their lithe branch structure and dark green, textured, toothed leaves are instantly recognizable. Tall, vase-shaped Elm trees arched up and over the shaded boulevards and avenues . Thousands of "Elm Streets" across the United States were planted in monoculture street tree plantings, with the same species planted over and over again. Rows of impeccable American Elm trees (Ulmus americana) deciduous shade trees graced our cities and towns. Unfortunately, planting a single species of trees across vast areas could backfire if something went wrong. And something did. It was a perfect storm. A tragic shipment of fungus-ridden lumber brought the dreaded Dutch Elm disease from the Netherlands in the 1930s. Bark beetles spread the fungal Dutch Elm Disease, which virtually decimated the American Elm in many areas. But all was not lost. A very special tree was found in Princeton, New Jersey that had weathered this invasive disease . The Princeton Elm tree is a rugged American Elm tree that proved impervious to this devastating disease. It was carefully cultivated for the nursery trade, and a true American comeback story was born! Disease-Resistant American Elm Trees for Sale Nature Hills Nursery is a real leader in the Green Industry. We were the first online plant nursery to work with Plant Sentry™, a shipping management system for regulated plant materials. Buy Elm Trees from NatureHills.com and Shop Responsibly >> We are committed to protecting and improving our precious natural resources. Following all Federal and State regulations, Plant Sentry helps us block shipments of regulated plants into sensitive ecosystems. Don't give up on the magnificent native American Elm. The plant scientists we're proud to work with haven't. Find healthy species of Elm trees for sale at Nature Hills Nursery for an eco-conscious choice. You'll get high-quality, disease-