Ulmus americana - Wikipedia
WEBUlmus 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.
American Elm Tree: Leaves, Bark (Pictures) - Identification and Care
WEBFeb 18, 2022 · The American elm is an impressive fast-growing tree with leathery, dark green leaves, yellowish-green dangling flowers, and seeds contained in a papery casing. American elm trees foliage turn a spectacular golden yellow in …
American elm - The Morton Arboretum
WEBThe American elm was the most popular tree to plant in the booming cities of the 19th century, so that by the 20th century many streets were lined with only elms and were shaded in summer by a cathedral-like ceiling of their branches.
American Elm (Ulmus americana): History, Bark ... - AMERICAN …
WEBMay 29, 2024 · The American Elm (Ulmus americana), also known as the white elm, water elm, soft elm, or Florida elm, is a type of elm tree native to eastern North America. It is characterize by a vase-shaped habit, forming a broad, flat-topped or vase-like crown.
Ulmus americana - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
WEBUlmus 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.
Ulmus americana (American Elm, Common Elm, Gray Elm, Soft Elm…
WEBAmerican 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. …
How To Identify An American Elm Tree: Key Features And …
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Identification Features: Recognize American elm trees by their vase-like shape, gray-brown bark with deep furrows, and serrated oval leaves that turn yellow in autumn. Height and Canopy: These trees can grow up to 80 feet tall and showcase a broad canopy, providing significant shade in urban and park settings. Habitat and Adaptability: …
ENH-806/ST649: Ulmus americana: American Elm - EDIS
WEBAug 19, 2021 · Once a very popular and long-lived (300+ years) shade and street tree, American elm suffered a dramatic decline with the introduction of Dutch elm disease, a fungus spread by a bark beetle. The wood of American elm is very hard and was a valuable timber tree used for lumber, furniture and veneer.
Ulmus americana — American elm - Go Botany
WEBWith its majestic, vase-shaped form accentuated by long, drooping branches, American elm is one of New England's most beautiful trees and was once a ubiquitous and monumental street tree in most towns.
AMERICAN ELM - ULMUS AMERICANA | The UFOR Nursery & Lab
WEBScientific Name: Family: Ulmaceae. Genus: Ulmus. Species: U. americana. Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9. Height: 60 to 100 ft. Width: 30 to 60 ft. Common Characteristics: The American elm was widely planted throughout the United States and in the 1960s came under attack from Dutch Elm Disease (DED).
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