Allee of Elms - Creating a Princeton Elm Allee

Scripps College in California

with a planting of 8" Princeton

American Elms to recreate

the lost Allee they once had

for many graduating classes!

Did you ever wonder how those beautiful Allee of trees where created? People with a lot of for sight wanted to create the classical European Cathedral look to the landscape and cities they lived in. This was typical during the 1800's as cities poped up and streets and towns where developed. They needed trees that would grow fast and transplant easy and give them the overhanging canopy look. The American Elm fit this need and was used extensively. This practice has been going on until the early 60's.

Princeton American Elms

Along Washington Road

In NJ, on the way to

Princeton University Planted 1920's

When DED (Dutch Elm Disease) entered into the US around 1933, millions of American elms where killed. This spread throughout the US and by the 1960's people moved away from the Elms and started planting Ash, Oak and Maples. These trees too had their problems. They did not transplant well, slow growers or did not have the classical American elm look like the Princeton elm did.

Typical Street Planting

of American Elms.

Notice how close to the sidewalk

the trees can be planted.

This is attest to their deep

root systems.

Today as the American Elm is returning to the landscape due to propagation techniques and DED resistance, many street scapes are being replanted with the American Elm. With trees like the Ash being eliminated by emerald ash bore, the American Elm is getting looked at again. If you have thought about your community or property getting involved in the Return of the American Elm, then try the Princeton Elms. You will not be unhappy and with the fast growth rate, you will not have to wait to possible see an Allee of elms in your lifetime.

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With Technology changing each and every day it seems, it is hard to keep up. Twitter is one of those new programs where you can follow certain people, events, businesses or causes by reading short 140 word description of what is going on. This may sound strange, but for news or upcoming events or just interesting facts, it shows to be very useful.

In keeping with this trend and providing information about the Princeton American Elm to all who would like to know, we have too signed up on Twitter. You can follow us on Twitter by searching for @Princetonelm and sign up as a follower from there. Like the blog, I am trying to keep fresh and up to date information as it happens on the Princeton Elm. So if you have not tried it yet, sign up and see what you can learn.

Free Shipping to Distributors!!!!

For those distributors looking for a good pre-sale on the Princeton, we are now offering free shipping on orders taken by the last week in August. This would be on full truckloads with a min. of 10 trees per stop or order. I know many of you are looking at July and August as your order times and if you could take the trees a little earlier, then we will pick up the tab on the shipping and landing fees.

Here is a picture from left to right of the 10 gal, 30 gal and 15 gal Princeton American Elms.

Also check us out on Twitter at Princetonelm in the search. I am updating activities and information daily there.

Thanks for all your support and continued interest in the Return of the American Elm. Call or email me with more questions you may have. Thanks!

Elms From Longwood Gardens and Baltimore

On a recent trip to Down Town Baltimore and to the prestine Longwood Gardens, I was able to see some mature American Elms. These are not Princeton, but I wanted you to see the size of the elms and the form of the classical elm shape that the Princeton will grow into with age.

This Mature Elm was in Downtown Baltimore very close to Camden Yards baseball Stadium. It was in a very old Church grounds, one of the historical churches there in the area. They have planted some Zelkova on the left and right of the elm some time back, but it is reaching up over the Zelkova and looked to be in good shape. This is one of the wetest Springs on record there in Baltimore and the trees looked very nice.

This American Elm was located at the Famous DuPont Estate of Longwood Gardens. It was by far the largest Elm I have seen in person with a 4' diameter truck. It has your classical American Elm shape and was planted in the early 1930's. This is the last of the giant elms on property as DED has removed them all but this one. It has had some back truck damage on the right side, but seems to be healing over. This may be from a large portion of the truck being cut off or broken in a storm? If you get a chance to visit the estate and gardens, dont miss it. It was quite an experience.

Updated Distributor List!

Princeton American Elm from a Garden Center into a Clients Yard!

If you are looking for the Princeton American Elm, please try them at one of our Certified Distributors. We currently have around 45 Distributors and adding them daily so check out your state and see who is carrying the Princeton American Elm. There is a list here in the blog in the right hand column. These Garden Centers have the trees and can help you with more than just trees, but can help you with your entire landscape needs. You can also visit our web site for this listing of Dist. and find more pictures and information on the Princeton American Elm. So contact your local Garden Center today and if they don't carry the Princeton Elm, then ask them to. Take Care! Jared

Earth Day For The Princeton Elm

All across American we have been celebration National Arbor Day and Earth Day! We here at Sharp Top Trees and the Princeton American Elm have been doing the same. Sharp Top has donated hundreds of the Princeton Elms to Schools, Foundations, Colleges and Communities. These trees have been planted across America in celebration of the Arbor Day and Earth Day events. It's our way to give back a little and get the Princeton American Elm back into the landscape for generations to enjoy.

Local School children help with a planting of the Princeton Elm! A Grand tree will soon fill this soccer field border.

Scenes like this have been and continue to happen all across the nation. We encourage you and your family or business to take part in the celebration by planting a tree in your community.

Birth Certificate - Beware of Imposters! Only Certified Princeton American Elms Are True DED Resistant!

As Many Imposter's appear in the Market, the Number One thing to Remember is that if the Princeton American Elm does not come with its own Birth Certificate, certifying that is grown on its own root and was born in the year of 2006 for example, then it is not a Sharp Top Tree River edge Brand Princeton American Elm and may not be totally DED (Dutch Elm Disease) Resistant.

If you can not prove it is grown on its on root, then planting, purchasing the tree is a waste, as it could die from DED if not on its own root. Here is a copy of the Birth Certificate we issue with each tree that leaves the Nursery. The Born on date will vary, but the certificate will not and each tree comes with its own Birth Certificate.

So check with your local Garden Centers and Nurseries to see if they carry the tree and if they dont, ask them too. Dont forget to check the blog here for list of Distributors in your area or email me if you need more information. jared@sharptoptree.com