American Elm Marker

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Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

American Elm
Ulmus americana
— Height to 70' (21 m), Zone 2-10 —

American Elm Marker Photo, Click for full size

By William Fischer, Jr., October 23, 2011

1. American Elm Marker

Inscription.

Native to Eastern N. America. Planted widely for shade and shelterbelts as one of the most popular trees of the city streets, lawns, and parks. However, it is no longer the "famous shade tree" of the past, nor widely recommended. The Dutch elm disease was introduced accidentally about 1930 killing millions of trees, and changing the landscape of much of the country. This native elm is being replaced by less susceptible introduced species and by improved varieties.

State tree of Massachusetts and North Dakota.

Location. 35° 29.483′ N, 97° 30.224′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. Click for map. Marker and tree are on the south grounds of the Oklahoma State Capitol. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2300 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City OK 73105, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. George Washington Elm Tree (here, next to this marker); Tribute to Range Riders (a few steps from this marker); Oklahoma Timeline (within shouting distance of this marker); Flags Flown Over Oklahoma (within shouting distance of this marker); As Long As The Waters Flow (within shouting distance of this marker); Oklahoma State Seal (within shouting distance of this marker); Oklahoma City Oil Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Central High School (approx. 1.3 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Oklahoma City.

George Washington Elm Tree and Marker Photo, Click for full size

By William Fischer, Jr.

2. George Washington Elm Tree and Marker

Also see . . .
1. American Elm Fact Sheet. (Submitted on October 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)
2. USDA Plant Profiles: American Elm. (Submitted on October 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.)

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 60 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.