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American Elm
The American Elm tree, Ulmus americana, is the largest and most wide spread elm tree in the United States. This shade tree grows best on rich moist soils but will withstand less than optimum conditions. These Elm trees have a tall drooping crown growing above divided trunks which give the Ulmus americana a distictive vase-like appearance. It grows rapidly and it is widely adaptable. American Elm trees are used on lawns, shelterbelts, and as an ornamental. This deciduous tree provides birds and mammals with food from the fruit and the buds of this native tree. ... get more information
Water Oak The Water Oak tree, Quercus nigra, is also known as a spotted oak or possum oak. Water Oak trees are a conical to round-topped tree. This deciduous tree is fast growing and it starts producing acorns before its 10th year. It is a tall tree with a slender trunk . The Quercus nigra is hardy to zone 6 and is frost tender. The plant prefers medium to heavy soils. It requires moist soil. Acorns are 1/2 inch long, very dark in color, and 1/3 covered by a flattened cap. |
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