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Slippery Elm Seeds – Rare Organic Ulmus rubra Tree Seeds

Slippery Elm Seeds – Rare Organic Ulmus rubra Tree Seeds

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How to Sow and Plant

Stratify seeds in moist medium for 30–45 days (cold treatment).
Sow seeds 1 cm deep in fertile, well-draining soil.
Keep evenly moist until germination.
Place in full sun to partial shade.
Transplant seedlings when sturdy.

How to Grow

Water regularly during the first year.
Provide full sun for stronger growth.
Mulch around the base to retain moisture.
Prune during dormancy to shape the tree.
Once established, tree becomes low-maintenance and resilient.

Tips

Avoid waterlogged soil.
Ideal for large garden spaces or reforestation.
Protect young seedlings from wind and grazing animals.
Cold stratification improves germination success.

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Orders are processed within 1–2 days.
Delivery is completed within 10-15 days from the date of order.
Tracking details are shared once the order is dispatched.
Secure, moisture-protected packaging for all seed orders



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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Medicinal bark

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Early spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Inner bark used traditionally for herbal remedies

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor only

About
Slippery Elm Seeds – Rare Organic Ulmus rubra Tree Seeds
seed-type

Seed Type

Organic

plant-type

Plant Type

Medicinal deciduous tree

Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) is a native North American tree valued for its healing inner bark, used in traditional herbal medicine for centuries. It is appreciated for its tall, elegant structure, strong wood, and ability to thrive in diverse soil conditions. This tree enhances landscapes, provides shade, and supports wildlife, making it a beneficial addition to both natural and cultivated spaces.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Small Samara

plant-height

Plant Height

40–60 ft

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Sun–Shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Not ideal

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

20–30 ft

planting-depth

Planting Depth

1 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Moist

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTIN
036000197136