The tree’s botanical name is Ulmus americana ‘Princeton’, an American elm with proven 
tolerance to Dutch Elm Disease. They make ideal, large specimen trees and avenues and are perfect as street trees within towns and cities, thriving in urban situations where other weaker specimens would fail.
The elms are being imported by Neil Lucas, the owner of Dorset’s Knoll Gardens.
“Despite our best efforts we have yet to find a native elm tree with proven tolerance to Dutch Elm Disease,” said Neil. “Planting the fast-growing Princeton elm ensures that the elm remains within our botanical matrix, and opens new possibilities to the wide variety of flora and fauna once dependent on our native trees. Whilst scientific trials are still underway, my own experience tells me that, at least here in Dorset, the
wildlife is enjoying all the trees have to offer!”