ulmus

[burrell_]

rite i no off about 10 big elms round cambs. im only 23 so i dont remember there being loads off big elms i really think there are a lovely tree to look at. so yesterday we turned up on site to plant 12 trees all we new about the job that they where about 14-18 ft tall, they turned out to be elm trees(ulmus americana princeton) the bloke we are working for said they immune to dutch elm disease. now what i want to no is this true, i hope so as he spent 2.5 k on these trees

and would like to no what people no about ulmus americana princeton cheers for your help martin

[Graham]

Not sure if they're immune but they're certainly resistant to DED.

[Marc]

Not immune just the most resistant, http://www.barcham.co.uk/node/521

He did well to source 12 large trees for 2.5k.

Heritage have planted a fair few in 2008, be good to see Elms re-introduced into the countryside

[burrell_]

they are really nice trees the 12 that he has they are all about 2-3 inch at the base, i will see if i can get some pic off them and post them. i thought they was really expensive as we but planted 2 20ft birch and they where 50 pound each

[Marc]

they are really nice trees the 12 that he has they are all about 2-3 inch at the base, i will see if i can get some pic off them and post them. i thought they was really expensive as we but planted 2 20ft birch and they where 50 pound each

 

I think i know the ones your on about now i'd say they are closer to 8-10ft. i've planted a few 20-30ft trees that sort of size is nearly as high as a house with a considerable root ball.

Forget tree work, tree planting is where its at, good money to be made with the added bonus of adding to the landscape.

 

Some of the trees i've planted were over 2k each without planting and aftercare costs

[burrell_]

i bet they are 12ft as this is one off the pic form the advert

[burrell_]

sorry for some reason i cant get the pic up

[Marc]

sorry for some reason i cant get the pic up

 

Barcham trees tend to be very drawn up skiny nursery grown trees, so its possible.

[burrell_]

https://secure.dorset-net.co.uk/knollgardens/products1.asp?search=elm[/img] just found out thats where they come from they are 185 pound each