Ulmus americana

Information

American Elm

FAMILY: ULMACEAE

About American Elm at OSU's Landscape Plants site

Native to central and eastern North America.
Height can reach 160’ but is usually <100’.
Leaves are 3-6” long, doubly toothed, base unequal, dark green, shiny, smooth or rough above, and hairy or smooth below.
Flowers are small, in drooping clusters, and appear before leaves.
Winged seeds are 0.5” long with hairs along the edge.
The shape of tree is distinctive: the trunk and limbs are vase-shaped leading to a rounded crown with arching branches.
Common in Portland, but threatened by Dutch elm disease.
#1 was planted in front of the home of Martin and Rosetta Burrell in 1870.

Tree #	Location	Dimensions	Photo and Notes
1	1111 SW 10th Ave Private	78' Height 105' Spread 12.2' Circ.	This tree was planted in front of the home of Martin and Rosetta Burrell in 1870 and is thus known as the 'Burrell Elm'. Removed in 2024. View full size image of Ulmus americana - American Elm
102	4534 SW 60th Pl Private, Front Yard	45' Height 90' Spread 18.6' Circ.	This is Ulmus x hollandica 'Vegeta' View full size image of Ulmus americana - American Elm
231	625-635 NW 21st Ave Right Of Way	85' Height 74' Spread 12.3' Circ.	View full size image of Ulmus americana - American Elm
318	2803 SE Main St. Right of Way	73' Height 111' Spread 13' Circ.	View full size image of Ulmus americana - American Elm
369	1599 N Fremont St Public, Portland Parks & Recreation	71.1' Height 102' Spread 13.36' Circ 49.8' DBH	Tree located in Overlook Park. View full size image of American elm, Ulmus americana