American Elm

Ulmus americana

822 Front Avenue

This elm species is native from central and eastern North America. It is also called water elm due to its preference for moist sites. Elms have the distinct habit of being vase-shaped, the trunk dividing into several erect limbs, the whole tree a picture of great beauty and symmetry.

At one time, the elms were extensively used as a street tree all across America, but Dutch Elm disease has killed many of them. Fortunately this lovely tree lives on to continue the elm legacy.

Nominated by: Delores Neustel