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

English Elm

Ulmus procera

— Fort Greene Park Tree Trail —

English Elm Marker image. Click for full size.

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

1. English Elm Marker

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Leaves: Alternate, simple leaves with toothed edges
Mature height: 70-80 feet
Bark: Grayish brown and deeply furrowed, with flattened ridges

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The English elm's leaves are simple and oval-shaped 1/2 to 4 inches in length with serrated teeth and a deep green color. English elms are known for their impressive size and large horizontal limbs. This elm is the second largest tree in Fort Greene Park. Many of the English elms planted by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in the 1800s are still in the park today.

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

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

Location. 40° 41.445′ N, 73° 58.426′ W. Marker has been reported damaged. 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 Willoughby Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 190 Washington Park, Brooklyn NY 11205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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other markers are within walking distance of this location. European Beech (within shouting distance of this marker); Austrian Pine (within shouting distance of this marker); Eastern White Pine (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Osage-orange (about 400 feet away); American Elm (about 500 feet away); On the Occasion of the Bicentennial of the United States of America (about 500 feet away); Spanish Memorial Plaque (about 500 feet away); Prison Ship Martyrs Monument (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Additional keywords. landscape architecture

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

2. English 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 141 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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