Ulmaceae

Paper Summary:

There are very few other trees in America that have a wider distribution than the elm. This paper examines the history of the trees in America and how they were used by the early colonists. It examines the negative aspects of the tree, as well as diseases which affect it.

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"Usually the American elm can be found growing in lowlands and along streams as far south as northern Florida and as far east as eastern Texas. Because of this, U. americana is sometimes called the swamp elm. Rich, well-drained lowlands are where it grows best. In a forest, these elms are commonly found with no branches up to 50 feet above the ground and with trunks 2-4 feet in diameter. This will cause the elm to develop arching branches and a smaller crown."

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