Both cultivars possess the "classic" American elm shape and the tolerance to air pollution and poor soil conditions of the species. 'Valley Forge' and 'New Harmony' present a new opportunity to plant an old American favorite.
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This article describes efforts to bring back the American elm using DED-tolerant varieties. Valley Forge elms are available; contact me for details. ... Ever since some new disease-resistant varieties of purely American elm were called to my attention, I have been hooked on raising these trees for distribution in my home town...
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Ulmus americana , generally known as the American Elm or, less commonly, as the White Elm or Water Elm , is a species native to eastern North America, occurring from Nova Scotia west as far a...
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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.
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American elm Ulmaceae Ulmus americana L. symbol: ULAM ... USDAFS Silvics of North America - USDAFS Additional Silvics - Landowner Factsheet - USDA Plants Database; Ulmus americana is native to North America. Range may be expanded by planting. See states reporting American elm (opens a new window).
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American Elm, White Elm, Elm,American ... Is a favored shade tree because of its broad crown, although now less widely used due to its susceptibility to Dutch elm disease. Large leaves are dark green and usually hairless and smooth above...
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The elms display a vase-shaped form. Before American elm's distribution was reduced by Dutch Elm disease, American elm was widely distributed throughout the east and central U.S. and was a well-loved shade tree.
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Fact sheet, illustrated with color photos.
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For the first time in more than 40 years, the American elm tree is being sold in large numbers to homeowners and other retail customers. ... The American elm's return to the mass market is a watershed event in the comeback of a tree that once dominated the nation's landscape, only to be wiped out by Dutch elm disease.
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