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  2. Ulmus americana - Wikipedia

    • Ulmus americana, generally known as the American elm or, less commonly, as the white elm or water elm, is a species of elm native to eastern North America. The trees can live for several hundred years. It is a very hardy species that can withstand low winter temperatures, but it is affected by Dutch elm disease. The wood was seldom utilized until the advent of mec… See more

    Description

    The American elm is a deciduous tree which, under ideal conditions, can grow to heights of 21 to 35 meters (69 to 115 … See more

    Taxonomy

    Ulmus americana was first described and named by Carl Linnaeus in his Species Plantarum, published in 1753. No subspecies or varieties are currently recognized. See more

    Distribution and habitat

    The American elm is native to eastern North America, occurring from Nova Scotia west to Alberta and Montana, and south to Florida and central Texas. It is an extremely hardy tree that can withstand winter temperatures as low as −4… See more

    Ecology

    The leaves of the American elm serve as food for the larvae of a number of species of Lepidoptera. These include such butterflies as the Eastern Comma (Polygonia comma), Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis), Mourning Cl… See more

    Cultivation

    In the 19th and early 20th century, American elm was a common street and park tree owing to its tolerance of urban conditions, rapid growth, and graceful form. This however led to extreme overplanting of the speci… See more

    Uses

    The American elm's wood is coarse, hard, and tough, with interlacing, contorted fibers that make it difficult to split or chop, and cause it to warp after sawing. Accordingly, the wood originally had few uses, save for making hub… See more

    In culture

    Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, in her 1903 book of short stories, Six Trees, wrote of the American elm:
    There was not in the whole countryside another tree which could compare with him. He wa… See more

     
  1. Ulmus americana, generally known as the American elm or, less commonly, as the white elm or water elm, [ a ] is a species of elm native to eastern North America. The trees can live for several hundred years. It is a very hardy species that can withstand low winter temperatures, but it is affected by Dutch elm disease.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulmus_americana
    American elm is a rapidly growing perennial, woody, deciduous tree in the elm family (Ulmaceae). It grows 60 to 80 feet tall with a trunk diameter of 2 to 5 feet. Older trees sometimes develop buttresses that expand their base. The tree is native to eastern North America.
    plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ulmus-americana/
    The American elm is an impressive deciduous tree in the family Ulmaceae. The American elm is native to eastern North America but grows well throughout the United States and southern Canada. The hardy tree thrives in USDA zones 2 to 9 and grows 80 to 100 ft. (24 – 30 m) tall when mature.
    leafyplace.com/american-elm-tree/
    Ulmus americana, commonly called American elm, is a medium to large deciduous tree, typically growing to 60-80’ (less frequently to 130’) tall with a vase-shaped, broad-rounded crown. It is native to eastern and central North America. In Missouri, it typically occurs in low moist ground and along streams throughout the state (Steyermark).
    www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/Plan…
    The American Elm tree, scientifically known as Ulmus americana, is a beloved species native to North America. Known for its iconic vase-like shape and graceful arching branches, the American Elm has long been a staple in landscapes, parks, and urban streets.
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  2. American Elm Tree: Leaves, Bark (Pictures) - Identification and Care

     
  3. American elm - The Morton Arboretum

    Learn about the history, characteristics, and cultivars of the American elm, a native tree that was once common in urban landscapes. Find out how to choose disease-resistant elms and other alternatives for your home or community.

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  6. Growing American Elms: American Elm Care Guide

    Oct 6, 2022 · Learn about the American elm tree, a tall and spreading deciduous tree native to the eastern U.S. Find out why it is not recommended to grow this tree due to its susceptibility to Dutch elm disease, a deadly fungal infection.

  7. American Elm (Ulmus americana): History, Bark ... - AMERICAN …

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