American Elm (Ulmus Americana) 30 seeds

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Description How to germinate

A decidious Tree growing to 25m by 25m at a medium rate.
It is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower in May, and the seeds ripen in June. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Wind.
The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil.

Genus - Ulmus
Species - Americana
Common name - American Elm
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 3 - 9
Height - 60'-100' / 18 - 30 m
Spread - 30'-100' / 9 - 30 m
Plant type - Tree
Vegetation type - Deciduous
Exposure - Full sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Acidic, Neutral
Soil type - Loam
Water requirements - Average Water
Landscape uses - Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Germination rate - 90%
Bloom season - Early spring
Leaf / Flower color - Dark green / Green

Useful Info
Germination	1. Soak overnight in warm water. 2. Fill an oblong container or planting tray with a soil that drains well and does not hold water. Use a container that drains from its bottom. The seeds will rot and not germinate if planted in heavy soils or containers that remain saturated. 3. Place the seeds on top of the container's soil, spacing them out from each other. Cover the elm seeds with a 1/4-inch layer of soil, pressing it down with your hand to firm it up. 4. Water the container after planting. Thoroughly saturate the soil until water runs from the bottom drain holes. Keep the soil moist, but not wet while the seeds germinate, in approximately one week. 5. Situate the container in a greenhouse or warm, bright area. Keep the seeds and seedlings protected in the warm area throughout winter. 6. Remove the Ulmus parvifolia seedlings and divide them when they are approximately 4 to 6 inches tall. Plant each seedling into its own container, as they are more difficult to transplant after they grow too tall.

Useful Info

Germination

1. Soak overnight in warm water.
2. Fill an oblong container or planting tray with a soil that drains well and does not hold water. Use a container that drains from its bottom. The seeds will rot and not germinate if planted in heavy soils or containers that remain saturated.
3. Place the seeds on top of the container's soil, spacing them out from each other. Cover the elm seeds with a 1/4-inch layer of soil, pressing it down with your hand to firm it up.
4. Water the container after planting. Thoroughly saturate the soil until water runs from the bottom drain holes. Keep the soil moist, but not wet while the seeds germinate, in approximately one week.
5. Situate the container in a greenhouse or warm, bright area. Keep the seeds and seedlings protected in the warm area throughout winter.
6. Remove the Ulmus parvifolia seedlings and divide them when they are approximately 4 to 6 inches tall. Plant each seedling into its own container, as they are more difficult to transplant after they grow too tall.

Tags: Tree, Deciduous, Fast-grower, Most-cold-hardy, Average-hardy, Average-hardy, Warm-climate-zones