{"product_id":"elm-seedlings","title":"American Elm Tree - Medium Size","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis refers to the smaller of the American elm trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tree can withstand winter temperatures as low as -44 degrees Fahrenheit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegions: 2-9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull or partial shade (at least 6 hours of sunlight)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for planting in fertile loam, clay, and dry sandy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil type really does affect tree growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows well in both acidic and alkaline soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlkaline soil pH 8.0, acidic soil pH 5.1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not plant in poorly drained areas or near fruit trees!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil moist when newly planted, then water weekly for the first few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 100-125 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf planted in dry soil, it will grow to about 60 feet tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads to 70 feet or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows about 3 feet taller each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt branches out like an umbrella, with branches spreading in all directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican elm bark is grayish-brown with deep, diamond-shaped fissures and broad, ridged growths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are ovate, 3 to 5 inches long and up to 3 inches wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trunk can reach 3.5-4 feet in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe elm bark is rough, with an interlocking ridged pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElm wood is excellent for woodworking!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elm is also a food source for many birds, who feed on its seeds and young shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tree is recovering after surviving the Dutch elm disease of the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll trees have been pruned for transport in tubular containers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SeedLures","offers":[{"title":"1 piece","offer_id":48495939420419,"sku":"YSM-1","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/0607\/2835\/files\/il_794xN.4915841063_mufw.webp?v=1782443240","url":"https:\/\/seedlures.com\/products\/elm-seedlings","provider":"SeedLures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}