One of America’s most loved and appreciated trees is the native elm. At one time, the American elm, Ulmus americana, was probably the most well-known and widely used tree. However, Dutch elm disease ...

Q: I had to take down a big oak and I want to replace it. A friend mentioned Chinese elm. What are your thoughts? Anne Stanley, email A: Chinese elm, Ulmus parvifolia, also known as lacebark elm, is ...

Q I planted a 1½-inch Chinese elm, sometimes known as a Lacebark elm, on a slope facing Lake Ontario a couple of years ago; it has taken off and grown a couple of feet. I know this species is ...

Few trees can take the place of the millions of magnificent American elm (Ulmus americana) trees that used to grace streets in large parts of North America but fell victim to Dutch Elm disease or ...

Q.: We have a couple of Chinese elm trees next to our home. They are relatively large and seem to keep multiplying. The trees are not very pretty and last summer, there were far more pods falling from ...

“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” Warren Buffett. “Be humble and forgiving, it makes you resilient. Don’t be proud, it makes you rigid. Remember, ...