American Elm
Ulmus americana L.
Ulmus americana, commonly known as the American Elm, is a species of elm native to eastern North America. It is a hardy tree capable of surviving in a range of environments, including urban areas. The American Elm was widely used as a street tree in the 19th and early 20th centuries due to its adaptability. However, the spread of Dutch elm disease, carried by beetles, significantly reduced its population starting in the 1920s. Though it still exists in some regions, it is no longer as prevalent as it once was.
Description
Ulmus americana belongs to the Ulmaceae family and is part of the Ulmus genus. It is found across a wide distribution, including regions such as Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and various U.S. states like Vermont, Alabama, and Florida. The species was first published in 1753. American Elms are long-lived, with some individuals reaching several hundred years. The tree's decline began with the introduction of Dutch elm disease, which severely impacted its numbers. Despite this, the species persists in some locations, though its former abundance has not been restored.
Other common names
American ElmWater ElmWhite Elm
Distribution
Manitoba · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saskatchewan · Vermont-US · Global · TW · Alabama · Arkansas · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Idaho · Illinois · Indiana · Iowa · Kansas · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maine · Maryland · Massachusetts · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Michigan
Synonyms
Ulmus obovataUlmus mollifoliaUlmus albaUlmus dentataUlmus americana f. albaUlmus americana var. albaUlmus americana var. pendulaUlmus americana f. pendulaUlmus americana f. intercedensUlmus americana f. laeviorUlmus americana f. americanaUlmus floridanaUlmus americana f. ascendensUlmus americana var. asperaUlmus americana f. columnarisUlmus americana var. floridanaUlmus americana f. viridisUlmus americana var. bartramiiUlmus americana var. glabraUlmus americana var. scabraUlmus americana var. aureaUlmus americana var. incisaUlmus fulva unranked pendula