AMERICAN ELM
Native to Georgia Family: Ulmaceae
Native Americans used American elms as "council trees," marking gathering places for tribes.
The inner bark was a source of food and medicine, used for making flour and treating various ailments.
Elms were also valued for their wood, which was used for making canoes, tools, and other items.
boasts a rich history, deeply intertwined with the development of North America. Once a ubiquitous tree lining streets and gracing landscapes, it held significant cultural and practical value for both Native Americans and European settlers. However, the introduction of Dutch Elm disease in the 20th century drastically reduced its population, though efforts to restore the species are ongoing.
American Elms were planted near homes, symbolizing family values and prosperity.
Bright yellow color in the Fall.
Pollinating “Catkins”
Serated edges and delineated veiling on the leaves. leaves come in various sizes depending on the environment it is located.
The leaves in this alternating patterned growth on the stem helps to identify the species.
Bark is spongy and deeply textured