Central 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 image. Click for full size.

Photographed 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.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

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

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 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

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Oklahoma City Oil Field (within shouting distance of this marker); As Long As The Waters Flow (within shouting distance of this marker); A Past to Remember, A Future to Mold (within shouting distance of this marker); Oklahoma State Seal (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

George Washington Elm Tree and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

2. George Washington Elm Tree and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 500 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 1, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.