Ulmus americana

The elm and its characteristic "umbrella" form G. Lumis	The leaf of an American elm G. Lumis	A street lined with elms G. Lumis

Height  35m (115')

Leaves 10-15cm (4-6")

The American or White elm is the largest species of elm.  Due to its graceful form and size, it was an extremely popular urban tree before the spread of Dutch elm disease.  Once found mostly in eastern North America, remaining populations of mature American elms are concentrated in the American Midwest and Canadian Prairies.