America Elm

[Jim M.]

Here's an interesting read on trying to reestablish the American Elm. Sadly I remember my hometown of Longwood cutting them all down due to Dutch elm disease.

https://blog.nature.org/science/2017/08/09/quest-restore-american-elms-nearing-finish-line/

 

[Grimmy2016]

I remember my childhood street being lined with Elms all the way down, and then being cut down. So sad. I have been trying to grow a few elms at my house but almost all have died off in the last year due to dear or weather.

 

[drw]

Very interesting; thank you for sharing the link!

 

[Jeff]

The American Elm is a traditional American tree. However, there are several other elm varieties that appear to be disease resistant so try them in your landscape.

Dutch elm disease-resistant elm trees

Hybrid Asian elms Hybrid Asian elms are the result of controlled breeding programs throughout North America. All have demonstrated resistance to Dutch elm disease and are great selections for tough sites where other trees won't grow. In general, hybrid elms are smaller at maturity than their...

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