[Ulmius]

My handle came from my love of American nature, especially trees. I learned about the American elm as I researched. The American elm (Ulmus americanus) used to dominate the canopies of Eastern North America. It was the most desired tree for urban landscaping due to its elegant umbrella-shaped canopy, its longevity, and its resistance to pollution. It would also make a graceful arch naturally as its branches touched another elm's. However, Dutch elm disease was released from foreign cargo ships in the '30s, and the amount of American elms plummeted by over 90%. It has taken until this century to produce sustainable crossbred cultivars with its Chinese cousins, but it is slowly making a comeback. I added the "ius" to "Ulm" in the style of the Founding Fathers using Latin nommes de plume in the Federalist Papers, like "Publius"

[Windflier]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[V K Lee]

Isn’t America rich in the beauty of nature? There must be a GOD to give us so much beauty to behold?

Trees: These are not found in just America. They encompass the globe. Hope you enjoy them along with the other delights pictured.
http://www.duskyswondersite.com/tag/amazing-trees/

[thesearethetimes...]

Proof again, of the many kindred spirits here 😇 We will definitely add Ulmius Americanus to our old tree wish list - with the American Chestnut - http://carltonhobbs.us/garden-diary-american-chestnut-trees-at-carlton-hobbs/ Hope the link works, and sorry for the very minor thread hijack 😏 Tatt