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.
11700 SW 100th St., Denton, NE 68339
4547 Calvert St Suite 10, Lincoln, NE 68506
office@wachiskaaudubon.org Visit siteLocal and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.
1111 Main Street, Wayne, NE 68787
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.
4200 S 1st Street, Lincoln, NE 68502
(402) 682-2955
2342 S 40th Street, LIncoln , NE 68506
(402) 483-7891
1307 L Street , Aurora , NE 68818
(402) 694 - 5535
102 Keim Hall - UNL, Lincoln, NE 68583
(402) 472 - 2971
3615 N 120th Street , Omaha, NE 68164
(402) 496 - 0700
28008 Mill Road, Murdock, NE 68407
(800) 759-1520
3074 County Road I, Weston, NE 68070
(402) 540 - 4801
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SHRUBS
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
SHRUBS / TREES
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
TREES
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
TREES
Butterflies
Caterpillars
Fruit
Nuts
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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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