Elm
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Elm (Ulmus) - Summer-leafing forest trees of northern and temperate regions, and of importance in planting, though the dangerous habit of the common Elm, of suddenly dropping heavy branches, should make us cautious about planting it near houses. Kinds that may be of interest in botanical collections are not worth a place in private grounds, where only the most distinct and stately kinds should be planted. The practice common in many districts of forming avenues of Elms only might well be modified in favour of other trees of proved value, as the loss caused to Elm-planted villages and roadsides by storms is deplorable.
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Elymus alaskanus Alaskan wheatgrass |
Elymus albicans Montana wheatgrass |
Elymus arizonicus Arizona wheatgrass |
Elymus canadensis L. Canada wildrye |
Elymus canadensis |
Elymus glaucus |
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The best trees in this important group are the English Elm and the American Elm. What we should avoid are some hybrids and varieties of these. They have many names, and some of them I have never noticed as making good trees. Here, again, it is best to avoid hybrids and varieties, and choose rather the noble types.
Water E.
Water E. (Ulmus Americana) - A large and handsome tree inhabiting moist soil and banks of streams in N. America; quite hardy, and useful in Britain. There is a weeping variety.
Common E.
Common E. (Ulmus Campestris) - This tree is naturalised in our river valleys, and often blown down by storms in numbers. If we wish to shade our road or walks with trees we certainly should take the trouble to find those which anchor themselves securely, and this does not. There are many varieties, the Cornish, a pendulous one, and the usual variegated ones, always more attractive in the nursery state than they are when they get older.
Mountain or Wych E.
Mountain or Wych E. (Ulmus Montana) - A fine tree, distinct and handsome as a shade and lawn tree, and not so dangerous as the common Elm. There are numerous varieties, pyramidal upright growers, and, best of all, a weeping variety, a beautiful hardy and distinct tree thriving almost anywhere.
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