Also going by the names White Elm, Soft Elm, Water Elm, or Common Elm, this medium to large deciduous tree typically grows 60 to 80 feet tall with a vase-shaped, broad-rounded crown. This handsome tree serves as a larval host for a number of butterfly species, and both its seeds and leaf buds are eaten by birds. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, and in moist, fertile soils. Once a very common American forest and street tree admired for its stately habit, the vast majority of American Elms were devastated by the introduction of Dutch elm disease in the 1930s. Ask your nursery about disease-resistant American Elm varieties.
These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services
In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.
, Columbus, OH 43215
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayon, OH 45414
Find in-person and online vendors for your home or wholesale project. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native stocks, and find out what services they offer.
1230 N Montgomery County Line Road , Tipp City, OH 45371
4652 Township Road 179, Marengo , OH 43334
(419) 688-9800
107 E. Concord Drive, Lebanon, OH 45036
(513) 505-7191
3804 Hemphill Rd, Norton, OH 44203
(330) 706-9660
PO Box 174, Hiram, OH 44234
(866) 569-3380
7310 Glorine Street Northwest, North Canton, OH 44720
(234) 214-5763
2526 Hankins Rd NW, Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 265-9066
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Doing a little prep and research before you go to the nursery will save headaches and ensure you build the best habitat possible.
Bird-friendly landscaping provides food, saves water, and fights climate change.
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