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| Graceful, elegant American elm trees; photo by Mike Rollinger on Flickr (noncommercial use permitted with attribution / no derivative works). |
The American Elm was the shade tree of choice for gracing town squares and streets. Dutch Elm disease has killed many of the old elm trees.
We have practically no elms here. Apparently this area was hit hard with the Dutch Elm disease.
ReplyDeleteI don't think anywhere in USA has many elms
DeleteFrom what I understand, Dutch Elm disease really changed the landscape in many MA towns and cities. The beautiful big old trees disappeared leaving open commons and city streets without shade. I wish I could have a time machine and jump back to see what it was like in places instead of just trying to imagine it. Not quite like Dr. Who though. Have wonderful weekend and Easter.
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DeleteAnd now you have a state tree. The elms in our little town all had to be felled because of that disease, such a pity! Happy Easter to you and yours, Valerie
ReplyDeleteSuch a shame as it looks like such a pretty tree
DeleteI miss deciduous trees.....sigh.
ReplyDeleteCome Fall you won't miss the raking. 😺
DeleteI had heard the elm was going the way of the chesnut... so sad.. Have you seen the movie ' A Walk in the Woods' with Robert Redford and Nick Nolte? Robert Redford talks about it in the movie.. Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteFun movie. I'll have to watch it again.
DeleteBeautiful looking tree. - Anne (Cornucopia)
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DeleteIt's such a lovely tree! Same here with many of these trees being felled due to the disease. Hugs, Jo x
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DeleteBeautiful trees, such a light, fresh color.
ReplyDeleteI thought so, too.
DeleteI remember when I first learned about the Dutch Elm disease. It was shocking :( A tragedy.
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