Ulmus Americana American Elm Seedlings old_product_id_9836 backyard orchards now backyard orchards 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․ This native hardwood provides shelter and homes for birds‚ pollinators and other helpful wildlife‚ so that native trees in your landscape not only encourage biodiversity but they create better outdoor environments‚ supporting nature while they also beautify a property․ 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․