American elm
noun
: a large elm (Ulmus americana) of eastern and central North America that has gradually spreading branches and pendulous branchlets
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The renovations feature an interior design inspired by the American elm tree and photographs from British photographer David Yarrow.
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
The Fishers park spans 127 acres of primarily red oak and sugar maple trees, though the area of Cheney Creek has some green ash, Ohio buckeye and American elm trees, according to the Nature Conservancy.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 18 Oct. 2024
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2025
The Fishers park spans 127 acres of primarily red oak and sugar maple trees, though the area of Cheney Creek has some green ash, Ohio buckeye and American elm trees, according to the Nature Conservancy.
—Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 18 Oct. 2024
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“American elm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/American%20elm. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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