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English Elm
FAMILY: ULMACEAE
Minor clone of U. procera; supplied by Dutch growers in the 17th century and planted extensively in England
Height can exceed 125’.
Leaves relatively small, 2-4” long, rough above and fuzzy beneath, especially in vein axils, base uneven.
Flowers are small, seed is winged and nearly circular.
Tree can have profuse suckering at the base and lower trunk, lower branches can be corky.
#36 was planted in the late 19th century. It was the only elm left standing on the north side of that block on Flanders after the Columbus Day storm of 1962.
| Tree # | Location | Dimensions | Photo and Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 2363 NW Flanders St Right Of Way | 80' Height 54' Spread 14.1' Circ. | This tree was planted in the late 19th century. It was the only elm left standing on the north side of that block on Flanders after the Columbus Day storm of 1962.  |