Ulmus Americana American Elm Seedlings old_product_id_9836 This open crowned tree can old_product_id_10593 This open crowned tree can be underplanted with flowering trees‚ native shrubs‚ ferns‚ ornamental grasses‚ and woodland perennials․ By being underplanted‚ the tree can be used to create layers of planting with a range of texture and other visual interest that provides year round interest․ The tree can also be used as a specimen tree‚ to mark property lines‚ in parks‚ and in large scale conservation and restoration projects for aesthetic and ecological reasons․ vase shaped canopy Its fresh green foliage produces a dense‚ shining dome of cool shade and lush greenery that is a feature of gardens through the growing season‚ and its graceful‚ branching structure having a perfectly balanced outline‚ improves both formal and naturalized gardens․ In autumn‚ the leaves turn golden yellow‚ providing a second season of interest‚ and the arching branches and distinct canopy shape provide visual interest throughout the winter season as well․ It can be used in combination with flowering shrubs‚ native herbaceous plants (perennials)‚ ornamental grasses‚ woodland wildflowers‚ and other hardwood trees‚ and in layered plantings․ It can be used as a specimen tree‚ as a street tree‚ in parks‚ and as part of large conservation and restoration plantings where the long term landscape value of the tree is high․