Common Name: American Elm
Latin Name: Ulmus americana
Size: 60 (min) to 80 (max)
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Recently, street improvements took two shade trees from our front yard on a busy, urban street. We want to replant trees that will provide shade, be fast growing, and very tolerant of traffic. The area between our house and the sidewalk is just 15 - 20 feet wide. The earliest, reasonable opportunity for us to plant will be fall, 2008. The area receives full sun in the afternoon.I heard that the new American elm might be a good choice. We are open to suggestions.Thanks very much.
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American Elm
Ulmus americana
Origin: Midwest & Eastern North America
Maximum Height: 80 feet
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American ElmUlmus americana
Origin: Midwest & Eastern North America
Maximum Height: 80 feet
Family: Ulmaceae
Genus: Ulmus
species: americana
Origin: Midwest & Eastern North America
Size: 60 (min) to 80 (max)
Size Description: Large shade tree
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Plant Images and Specimens
Location: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens 3400 Vine Street Cincinnati OH 45220 [Latitude: 39.145836283333300 Longitude: -84.509730783333300] Specimen: 1374
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Legacy Plant. Planted for: US Senate Page School Planted By: US Senate Page School Message: US Capitol Grounds Commemorative Tree, June 14, 1991
Location: United States Capitol Complex Capitol Hill Washington DC 20515 [Latitude: 38.891552450000000 Longitude: -77.012925966666700] Specimen: 1673
Location: United States Capitol Complex Capitol Hill Washington DC 20515 [Latitude: 38.891552450000000 Longitude: -77.012925966666700] Specimen: 1673
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American Elm
Ulmus americana
Planted For: US Senate Page School
Donated By: US Senate Page School
Message: US Capitol Grounds Commemorative Tree, June 14, 1991
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Ulmus americana
Planted For: US Senate Page School
Donated By: US Senate Page School
Message: US Capitol Grounds Commemorative Tree, June 14, 1991
Commemorative Plaque
Location: US Capitol Grounds
Age: June 14, 1991
Planted By: US Senate Page School
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Spring 2012
Commemorative Tree
Location: US Capitol Grounds
Age: June 14, 1991
Planted By: US Senate Page School
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Spring 2012
Legacy Plant. Planted for: Senator Shelby M. Cullom Planted By: Message: US Capitol Grounds Commemorative Tree
Location: United States Capitol Complex Capitol Hill Washington DC 20515 [Latitude: 38.891243883333300 Longitude: -77.006288050000000] Specimen: 1727
Location: United States Capitol Complex Capitol Hill Washington DC 20515 [Latitude: 38.891243883333300 Longitude: -77.006288050000000] Specimen: 1727
PlantPlaces.com Plant Legacy
American Elm
Ulmus americana
Planted For: Senator Shelby M. Cullom
Message: US Capitol Grounds Commemorative Tree
Contact us to order an aluminum plant label like this from PlantPlaces.com!American Elm
Ulmus americana
Planted For: Senator Shelby M. Cullom
Message: US Capitol Grounds Commemorative Tree
Commemorative Plaque
Location: US Capitol Grounds
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Spring 2012
Commemorative Tree
Location: US Capitol Grounds
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Spring 2012
Commemorative Tree
Location: US Capitol Grounds
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Spring 2012
Legacy Plant. Planted for: Greater North Dakota Association Planted By: Message: US Capitol Grounds Commemorative Tree, November 16, 1951
Location: United States Capitol Complex Capitol Hill Washington DC 20515 [Latitude: 38.891218566666700 Longitude: -77.005997350000000] Specimen: 1728
Location: United States Capitol Complex Capitol Hill Washington DC 20515 [Latitude: 38.891218566666700 Longitude: -77.005997350000000] Specimen: 1728
PlantPlaces.com Plant Legacy
American Elm
Ulmus americana
Planted For: Greater North Dakota Association
Message: US Capitol Grounds Commemorative Tree, November 16, 1951
Contact us to order an aluminum plant label like this from PlantPlaces.com!American Elm
Ulmus americana
Planted For: Greater North Dakota Association
Message: US Capitol Grounds Commemorative Tree, November 16, 1951
Commemorative Plaque
Location: US Capitol Grounds
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Spring 2012
Commemorative Tree
Location: US Capitol Grounds
Photo Credit: Brandan Jones
Season: Spring 2012
Location: United States Capitol Complex Capitol Hill Washington DC 20515 [Latitude: 38.891343650000000 Longitude: -77.006588766666700] Specimen: 1731
Location: United States Capitol Complex Capitol Hill Washington DC 20515 [Latitude: 38.890908900000000 Longitude: -77.007729033333300] Specimen: 1739
Location: United States Capitol Complex Capitol Hill Washington DC 20515 [Latitude: 38.888478833333300 Longitude: -77.023637483333300] Specimen: 1796
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