Fort Greene in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

American Elm

Ulmus americana

— Fort Greene Park Tree Trail —

American Elm Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021

1. American Elm Marker

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Leaves: Alternate, toothed simple leaves
Mature height: 80-100 feet
Bark: Gray, with ridges and diamond-shaped fissures

Did you know?
American elms are beautiful, shapely trees, with large arching limbs. The American elm was once one of the most iconic trees along American streets until populations nationwide were decimated by Dutch elm disease. New American elms like this one are disease-resistant, cultivated to help restore populations. In April, the tree grows tiny, haired fruits called samara.

Erected by Fort Greene Park Conservancy; New York City Parks.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list.

Location. 40° 41.521′ N, 73° 58.428′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Greene. Marker can be reached from Washington Park, 0.1 miles south of Myrtle Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 171 Washington Park, Brooklyn NY 11205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Artillery Projectiles of the American Revolution (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Artillery of the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); African American Heroes of the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); What is a Redoubt Anyway? (within shouting distance of this marker); Austrian Pine (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Greene Park (about 300 feet away); On the Occasion of the Bicentennial of the United States of America (about 300 feet away); Delafield Cannon (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Additional keywords. Dutch Elm Disease

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 10, 2021

2. American Elm Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 178 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.