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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.
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 the fall before the leaves drop.
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.
American Elm Tree. The American elm is a small to medium-sized (to very large) tree, at maturity with spreading branches forming a broad-spreading, fan-shaped crown. The twigs are slender, reddish-brown turning as gray with age, hairy at first and smooth later.
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.
The American elm tree (Ilmus americana) is a tall, mighty tree, native to the eastern United States. This spreading deciduous tree is the state tree of North Carolina. It is known for its lush foliage, and American elm leaves can grow as long as your hand.
The American elm tree is a large deciduous tree with an umbrella-like canopy. American elms—also called white elms or water elms—grow to 80 ft. (24 m) tall with a broad-rounded crown about 75 ft. (22 m) wide.
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.
A Guide to Elm Trees. The beloved shade tree, the American elm, is making a comeback, thanks to new varieties and cultivars that tolerate Dutch elm disease. With proper care and an attention to using disease-resistant varieties, the elm tree is a handsome addition to any yard.
Scientific 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).