Trees like the Ulmus americana, provide so much use, especially in an urban environment. Intern Gustavo concludes this series by sharing some of his key takeaways after working with the Smithsonian Gardens Tree Collection. Be sure to check out the Smithsonian Gardens website to learn more about the amazing trees in our collection.Video description: a person in a light blue shirt and khakis pants standing next to a tree. #TreeCollection #Elm #PublicGarden #Horticulture #SmithsonianGardens | Smith

Learn to identify rock elm (Ulmus thomasii)!!! This tree is native to the Northeastern US, but relatively uncommon, compared to the other two native elms—America (U. americana) and slippery (U. rubra). Rock elms is common in the midwest or great lakes states. Whenever I see it, I get excited! Here, I found it where it likes to be, on a limestone outcropping. . #tree #trees #plant #plants #botany #garden #gardening #Forest #forestry #arborist #dendrology #horticulture | Levitreeschool