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American Elm vs Mary Washington Asparagus

Ulmus americana

Asparagus officinalis Mary Washington

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American Elm
Mary Washington Asparagus

American Elm is fast growing, tall tree with a recognizable and pleasing shape.

It's well suited for urban environments because of its non-invasive roots and ability to grow on harsh sites (quite salt tolerant). American Elm develops a wide, dense canopy that provides shade for many city streets around North America.

The Mary Washington Asparagus is a perennial vegetable that produces edible shoots or spears that may be harvested in April-May. This plant is an heirloom which produces large green stalks that can be harvested earlier than other asparagus cultivars, and the spears feature a crisp, nutty flavor. There are male and female plants, and the females can grow into towering ferns after going to seed for the year.
The Mary Washington Asparagus gets its name from the mother of George Washington, who was married to the plant breeder Augustine Washington. For a more reliable asparagus crop, it is recommended that you don’t harvest in the first year and allow it to establish its root systems.

AMERICAN ELM QUICK FACTS

MARY WASHINGTON ASPARAGUS QUICK FACTS

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Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 30 m (98 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 15 m (50 ft)
Spread: 0.5 m (1.5 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Fall colour: bright yellow
Firmness: firm
Flavor: nutty, crisp
Harvest: April-June
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: very long
Life span: short
Suckering: medium
Suckering: medium





Other Names: water elm, whilte elm