American Elm TreeThe Elm is known for its very hard wood and is used for furniture, veneer, and lumber. In the early colonial days, Elm was the wood of choice for Indian canoes, kids hula hoops, rocking chairs, and wooden barrels. The Elm Tree can grow into huge shade trees, and with their unique vase-shape, they also make a nice streetscape tree or appealing driveway lining. The Dutch Elm Disease has made the Elms’s woodland population decrease somewhat, but they still are a major hardwood presence in the great outdoors. The Elm Tree can be found throughout the U.S., west to east, north to south. Below is a summary of tree facts for the Elm Tree:
 The Elm tree is a great tree to find on a hot summer afternoon, or a place to climb and get a better vantage point. Their unique leaves, fruit, and vase-shape should make them easy to spot.
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