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Ulmus americana

Common name(s): American Elm, Water Elm, Soft Elm, White Elm

Plant type: deciduous large tree
Primary method of propagation: cutting
Alternate propagation method(s): seed

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: Summer
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood
Rooting hormone: IBA TALC 3000 PPM
Rooting environment: intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting: 65-85 degrees F
Time to rooting: 8-12 weeks

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: Summer
Time of year to sow seed: Summer
Seed treatment: stratify 40 degrees F 2-3 months.
Preferred temperature for germination: 70-85 degrees F
Time required for germination: 2-4 weeks
Comment: Seeds may stay dormant until the second season.