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American Elm - Ulmus americana
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
American Elm - Ulmus americana
Few deciduous trees command a landscape with the authority of the American Elm. Its signature vase-shaped form and sweeping arched canopy deliver a scale and elegance that takes decades to achieve from a seedling, our advanced stock delivers it now.
Why American Elm
Architectural form: A naturally occurring vase silhouette that frames skylines and defines space with rare structural elegance.
Canopy scale: Broad, arching coverage that provides genuine cooling shade across large open areas.
Seasonal presence: Vivid spring emergence, dense summer canopy, and warm autumn colour before a clean winter silhouette.
Longevity: A long-lived specimen that accrues value on the property over generations.
Proven performer: A staple of prestige estates, civic landscapes, and formal design schemes worldwide.
Ideal Applications
Avenue planting: Aligned rows produce a cathedral effect unmatched by almost any other deciduous species.
Formal feature planting: A singular specimen anchors large lawns and open-plan landscapes with immediate authority.
Estate and heritage properties: Complements classical and formal design with historic precedent and natural grandeur.
Parks and civic projects: Scaled for large-format landscapes where presence, shade, and longevity are non-negotiable.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 12–18m
Planting Season: Autumn to early spring (when dormant)
Soil & Drainage: Adaptable to a wide range of soils including clay, loam, and sandy soils; prefers moist, well-drained conditions but tolerates periodic flooding
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first two to three years until the tree is well established, particularly during dry periods. Apply a 75–100mm layer of mulch around the root zone, keeping it clear of the trunk, to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Plant Details
Height: 18–30m
Width: 15–24m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Deciduous
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Eastern North America
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
