Organic Slippery Elm Seeds (Ulmus rubra) offer a chance to cultivate one of nature’s most valued trees, prized for its bark’s traditional herbal uses and ecological benefits. Known for its resilience and adaptability, Slippery Elm grows into a graceful shade tree with broad, serrated leaves that enhance any garden or homestead.

Whether you’re cultivating it for ornamental beauty or herbal potential, this native North American species provides long-term value, thriving in a variety of soil conditions. Easy to germinate and maintain, it’s perfect for home gardeners seeking both wellness and sustainability.

Features:

• Type: Deciduous tree, medicinal and ornamental

• Botanical Name: Ulmus rubra

• Growth Habit: Upright, fast-growing

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate; tolerates occasional drought once established

• Uses: Herbal cultivation, landscaping, shade tree, reforestation

• Maintenance: Low; prune seasonally to maintain shape

• Special Features: Organic, Non-GMO, native North American species, wildlife-friendly

Specifications:

• Season: Best planted in spring or early fall

• USDA Zones: 3 – 9

• Germination Time: 14 – 30 days

• Plant Height: Up to 40 – 60 feet at maturity

• Spacing: 25 – 30 feet apart

• Planting Depth: 1/2 inch

• Temperature for Germination: 65°F – 75°F (18°C – 24°C)

• Watering Guide: Keep soil evenly moist until established

• Foliage: Green, rough-textured leaves that turn golden in fall

• Bloom Season: Spring

• GMO Status: Non-GMO, organically grown seeds