Knecht's » Add new tag http://knechts.net Northfield, MN Nurseries and Landscaping Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:25:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Princeton American Elm http://knechts.net/weblog/post/453/ http://knechts.net/weblog/post/453/#comments Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:15:17 +0000 Deb Knecht http://knechts.net/weblog/post/453/ We now have a limited supply of the Princeton American Elm tree.  Pict0003BigTrees_Compressed This American Elm  is highly resistant to Dutch Elm Disease and has proven success in the landscape.  It is a true American Elm, and not a hybrid.  Other attributes that make it a great shade tree is that it is extremely tolerant of harsh urban conditions, thriving in any soil type.  A zone 3 to 9 plant – it is also fast growing.

When needing a good shade tree, don’t forget the elms and their return onto the landscape scene once again.  In addition to the Princeton Elm, we carry at least six other cultivars. 

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We carry Redbuds in containers and also this year have several Redbud in balled and burlapped form.  We have single stem and clumps available.  Stop in and see them while they are blossoming and imagine one in your yard!

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