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A magnificent tree? It was the original widowmaker. Dead elms are dangerous to everyone nearby: they look fine, then fall fast and hard.

• eesmith 9y ago
  Is that all elms, including the American elm under discussion, or just the Siberian Elm? Quoting https://www.springville.org/buildings-and-grounds/urban-forestry/trees-to-reconsider/ https://www.springville.org/buildings-and-grounds/urban-fore... : > Siberian Elm is the weed of the elm family. While most elm species are good hearty trees, Siberian Elm is a problem in the urban forest. Siberian Elm are prone to having weak wood, slime flow from bacteria, poorly attached branches, and producing amazing amounts of seeds. In many areas, Siberian Elm has become an invasive species and a noxious weed. Most people do not plant Siberian Elm; they are very talented at planting themselves. Even on the poorest sites, there are better selections than Siberian Elm. > Siberian Elm is not the same species as Chinese Elm or Lacebark Elm. Chinese Elm or Lacebark Elm is a very hearty species of elm that is highly recommended for many Utah sites. The bark and growth habit of Chinese Elm is very different from Siberian Elm and should not be confused as the same tree species. By comparison, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elm points out that the American elm "had unique properties that made it ideal for such [urban] use: rapid growth, adaptation to a broad range of climates and soils, strong wood, resistance to wind damage, and vase-like growth habit requiring minimal pruning."