Ulmus americana (American Elm) Size:5 gal (approx. 5-5.5 ft tall planted) as a background for other

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Cedar Elm is a hardy shade tree with excellent drought tolerance

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Lyreleaf Sage makes a nice groundcover with pretty blue flowers in the spring that can be mowed

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Ulmus americana (American Elm) Size:5 gal (approx. 5-5.5 ft tall planted) as a background for otherAmerican Elm is a large, handsome vase shaped tree with a symmetrical crown. Fall color is yellow. It is mostly found along moist bottomland sites but can also be seen in upland areas with good soils. American Elm has shallow roots with a deep tap root that resists movement from floodwater, making this species valuable for preventing soil erosion. It is susceptible to Dutch elm disease. Planting Instructions: If the tree is buried too deep in the