Comments on: American Elms at Scott

By: Andrew Bunting

Andrew Bunting — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:39:31 +0000

Craig,

Where in the country do you live. Maybe I can suggest a tree expert to look at your tree.

Andrew Bunting, Curator

By: Craig McDonald

Craig McDonald — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:08:48 +0000

I have an American Elm it seems in my front yard. It is about 80′ tall with a large spread. I did not know that it was an Elm until now. I am concerned about the leaves falling and growing sparse. I compared the leaves through google to see what kind of Elm it is. The leaf compared to that of the American Elm. I am by no means a tree person who keeps up with these things, however I do enjoy the tree and I do not want my tree to die. You are an expert in this and I am just an average guy looking for advice.

Sincerely,

Craig McDonald

By: Andrew Bunting

Andrew Bunting — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:57:45 +0000

That is my favorite too. you can see the beautiful silhouette unobstructed. It also has a fantastic gnarly, buttressed base that is incredibly architectural.

By: Julie Vrooman

Julie Vrooman — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:30:49 +0000

My favorite is the enormous elm by the railroad tracks – and it is our state champion!

By: Tom Zetterstrom

Tom Zetterstrom — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:21:19 +0000

I wish to add mention of two DED (Dutch elm disease) resistant American elm cultivars–’Princeton’ which is most readily available in the market, and ‘Jefferson’ a more recent introduction with stronger U-shaped branch unions.
Rigorous testing by the National Arboretum makes these along with ‘Valley Forge’ and ‘New Harmony’ reliable choices for elm restoration.
For our elm preservation program Elm Watch also recommends macro-injection of Arbotect into the trunk flare. It is generally understood that micro-injection capsules provide uneven crown protection from DED.

By: Andrew Bunting

Andrew Bunting — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:50:42 +0000

Drew,

Yes, there are several that have been produced that show great resistance to Dutch Elm Disease such as ‘Valley Forge’, ‘New Harmony’, etc.

Andrew

By: Drew Peogn

Drew Peogn — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:56:46 +0000

Refresh my memory – are there any elms in the pipeline that are resistant to Dutch Elm Disease? I know there’s an extensive Chestnut breading program.

By: Becky Robert

Becky Robert — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:17:18 +0000

Thanks John. It is actually Andrew’s article. I hit the wrong key when I posted the article. I have corrected the author. I will pass along your comments to him. He also does great work for our blog.

By: John Manion

John Manion — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:55:03 +0000

Becky: very nice article, and stunning images! I did a piece for the Hybrid on the Arboretum’s elms when I was an intern there. Keep up the wonderful work you all do…I always enjoy these “Garden Seeds!”