American Elm: Making of a MicroMovie

American elm is the most popular of urban shade trees in the United States. Ulmus americana has long been planted along downtown city streets in North America. The tree is now a bit out of favor when considered for urban tree planting because of its susceptibility to Dutch elm disease.

Clif Brown, a poster on my forestry forum, has produced an excellent video on the American elm. His fine pictures, taken on a walk around the block, bring back some of the former glory of the elm and assures us that the American elm can still be admired. Please enjoy Clif's Micromovies: Noticing the Elm.

American Elm - Photo by Clif Brown