American Elm
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American Elm branch alternate |
American Elm leaves |
American Elm leaf |
American Elm leaves |
American Elm upper bark |
American Elm lower bark |
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The seed packs grow in enormous clusters (pictured above) in August, then they dry (left picture) and blow away. |
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Height: 65 to 80 ft Native to America Facts: The American Elm tree has alternating branches as well as alternating leaves. As you can see in the pictures above the elm has two barks. Its trunk has a rough gray bark and the thick upper branches has a smoother bark with reddish bumps on it. Its seeds are oval in shape and can be seen littering the grown in spring. |