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The enduring spirit of the 🌳 Elm. Our August Tr

The enduring spirit of the 🌳 Elm. Our August Tree of the Month.

Towering, graceful, and deeply rooted in both the land and our shared history, Elm trees have long stood as guardians of community and ecology. Once lining the main streets of early American towns, these majestic trees have stories to tell. From folklore and healing to the wildlife they shelter.

At Spring Grove Nursery, we’re proud to grow these legacy trees that connect the past to the future. 🌿 Tap the link in bio to explore the fascinating history and ecological impact of Elms in our latest blog post. Or click here: https://springgrovenursery.com/the-enduring-legacy-of-elm-trees/

#ElmTree #LegacyTrees #TreeFolklore #SpringGroveNursery #EcologicalForestry #NativeTrees #CouncilTree #SlipperyElm #TreeLovers #PlantWithPurpose

Zach and I returned home from @youramericanhort’

Zach and I returned home from @youramericanhort’s Cultivate conference last month filled with fresh ideas, familiar connections, and a spark of creativity that only comes from gathering with others who love plants and people as much as we do!

This year, one of our biggest takeaways was inspiration through community. Whether it was a quick catch-up between education sessions, a deep-dive conversation over lunch, or gathering with friends over a delicious dinner we found so much value in simply being around others who are committed to growing this industry together. We especially loved connecting with our @landscapeillinois friends and our friend and neighbor down the road, Sarah at @sunshinegardencenter! Sometimes it takes meeting up at a conference a few states away to really get some time to hang out! Conversations like those are where ideas begin to bloom.

Read more here: https://springgrovenursery.com/cultivate-2025-community-curiosity-and-cultivation/

#Cultivate25 #SpringGroveNursery #PlantPeople #GrowTogether #GreenIndustryConnections #InspirationThroughCommunity #LandscapeIllinois #NurseryLife #RootedInRelationships #PeopleWhoGrow #HortCommunity #IndustryConnections #GrowWithUs #WhereIdeasBloom

Happy August! We are so excited to talk about our

Happy August! We are so excited to talk about our new Tree of the Month: Elm

Once seen everywhere on American streetscapes, Elm trees were nearly wiped out by Dutch Elm Disease in the 20th century. But thanks to decades of dedicated breeding, they’re back and stronger than ever.

At Spring Grove Nursery, we grow resilient selections that bring the beauty of classic elms with the strength to thrive in modern landscapes.

🌳 Ulmus americana ‘Jefferson’ – Named for the National Mall’s beloved elms
🌳 Ulmus americana ‘Princeton’ – A fast-growing survivor planted since the 1920s
🌳 Ulmus japonica × pumila ‘New Horizon’ – Upright and tough
🌳 Ulmus japonica × wilsoniana ‘Morton’ – Known as ‘Accolade®’, this one does great in urban settings
🌳 Ulmus japonica × wilsoniana × pumila ‘Morton Glossy’ – Shiny leaves with strong structure

🌿 Fun Fact: In ancient mythology, the elm tree symbolized victory, endurance, and shelter. In real life, Elms host over 200 species of moths and butterflies, including the Mourning Cloak and Question Mark butterflies. Their flowers, which appear before the leaves, are an early-season pollen source for native bees. Plus, Insectivorous birds (like chickadees and warblers) forage in elms for caterpillars and other soft-bodied insects.

#TreeOfTheMonth #ElmTree #UrbanForestry #SpringGroveNursery #LandscapeLore #MidwestGrown #Ulmus #TreeComeback

Mother Nature was really putting on a show over th

Mother Nature was really putting on a show over the fields this summer. A reminder that beauty grows here in more ways than one.

Is there always a double rainbow over Spring Grove Nursery? Stop by and see for yourself.

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