American elm

Ulmus americana

The American Elm (Ulmus americana) is a deciduous tree native to eastern North America and grow up to heights of over 60 feet. Its majestic branches extend in a vase shape forming a vase canopy at the top, making it a popular landscape tree. Its bark is gray-brown with ridges and furrows, and oval leaves sometimes appear in alternating sets of two. Its flowers are small and bloom in early spring. In autumn, seeds with attached wings disperse from the tree in a process called “twirling”. The American Elm is naturally resistant to Dutch elm disease, making it an ideal tree for anyone looking to add an ornamental and disease-resistant addition to their landscape.