Definition
The American elm is a large, iconic elm tree species native to eastern North America. It's known for its graceful, vase-like shape and towering height ๐ณ. It was once a very common street tree, but its population has been decimated by Dutch elm disease. Think of it as the quintessential elm tree of old Americana. It's a deciduous tree, shedding leaves each fall. It's a beautiful, but sadly threatened, species.