Ulmus Americana American Elm Seedlings old_product_id_9836 It is tolerant of some Clearance Plants It is tolerant of some shade but will grow best with full sun This open crowned tree can be underplanted with flowering trees‚ native shrubs‚ ferns‚ ornamental grasses‚ and woodland perennials․ By being underplanted‚ the tree can be used to create layers of planting with a range of texture and other visual interest that provides year round interest․ The tree can also be used as a specimen tree‚ to mark property lines‚ in parks‚ and in large scale conservation and restoration projects for aesthetic and ecological reasons․ They may be planted as a specimen shade tree or planted in masses to form tree lined streets and natural beltways․ And‚ it is a reward to cultures that these trees form a hard‚ durable tree to shade your house‚ comfortable to grow in‚ and remain admired․ Their elegance‚ color‚ durability and appearance place them among the finest hardwoods․ Its fresh green foliage produces a dense‚ shining dome of cool shade and lush greenery that is a feature of gardens through the growing season‚ and its graceful‚ branching structure having a perfectly balanced outline‚ improves both formal and naturalized gardens․ In autumn‚ the leaves turn golden yellow‚ providing a second season of interest‚ and the arching branches and distinct canopy shape provide visual interest throughout the winter season as well․