American elm - The Morton Arboretum
The 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.
Ulmus americana - Wikipedia
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.
American Elm Tree: Leaves, Bark (Pictures) - Identification and Care
Feb 18, 2022 · The American elm tree is identified in a landscape by its spreading vase-shaped crown. Up close, the elm has identifiable ovate leaves with double-toothed margins and an extended apex. It features grayish-brown rough bark and deep furrows. In the fall, the American elm’s foliage turns golden yellow. American Elm Trees and Dutch Elm Disease
American Elm Tree Roots and Stems: an In-depth Look
Apr 29, 2024 · 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.
American Elm - US Forest Service Research and Development
American elm (Ulmus americana), also known as white elm, water elm, soft elm, or Florida elm, is most notable for its susceptibility to the wilt fungus, Ceratocystis ulmi. Commonly called Dutch elm disease, this wilt has had a tragic impact on American elms.
American Elm | Yale Nature Walk
Mature American Elm trees have greyish brown bark with very distinct diamond shaped grooves. As shown in the figure, the branches of the American Elm are brown with alternating branch points. Ovate shaped smooth veins with visible veins.
ENH-806/ST649: Ulmus americana: American Elm - EDIS
Many pests may infest American elm, including bark beetles, elm borer, gypsy moth, mites, and scales. Leaf beetles often consume large quantities of foliage. Diseases. Many diseases may infect American elm, including Dutch elm disease, phloem necrosis, leaf spot diseases, and cankers. American elm is a host for ganoderma butt rot. Reference
Ulmus americana — American elm - Go Botany
With 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 | Yale Nature Walk - Yale University
Found exteriorly bordering the western wall of the Grove Street Cemetery on Lock Street across from Yale Health, this tree may be identified by its snapped, still attached branch. Its canopy spans over the cemetery wall and shades the sidewalk for passerby.
American Elm - U.S. National Park Service
Oct 28, 2022 · American Elm (Ulmus americana) Identification. This deciduous tree of floodplain and wetlands has a wide native range across the eastern United States. The trunks of this tree tend to split into large branches fairly low and begin to weep towards the edges. Leaves are simple, alternate, deeply serrated, and taper to a point.