Thank you very much for making these detailed and informative videos. They're really helping me identify what trees are on our place. We purchased and moved onto a couple of acres within the Ozark Plateau last year. It had been logged probably back in the 50's and the 'eastern red cedars' grew in quite aggressively. We're working hard at removing the majority of those to give the slower growing trees a fighting chance. I'm excited to see the variety of trees that are trying to make a comeback here and feel blessed for the opportunity to help them out.
Thanks for watching! Many of the species I have recorded for this channel do grow west of the Mississippi to the edge of the Great Plains. Red cedar is quite common as a pioneer species in abandoned farmland and other areas with full sun. Eventually it gets shaded out by other trees but does persist on ledges and areas of poor soil quality where other trees won't grow. Best luck with the remaining trees you are helping along.
Thank you for your very informative description, I successfully identified the little American Elm sapling I have growing in a pot on my patio. I will find a nice new home for the little guy!
Thanks for watching Shara and Daija...American Elm trees produce thousands of small, flat samaras (seeds that resemble a flying saucer) that can blow around in the early spring. Many tree seeds will germinate and grow anywhere there is some soil and sunlight. It is always best to replant seedlings in the cooler months when the move causes less stress on the plant. Good Luck
Hi great video thanks I need help identifying. I'm in Minneapolis area Mn. And I found a small shrub like dwarf , looks like a small elm leaf hybrid multiplying like crazy in this lady's backyard for about 10 to 12 years. she was just not aware that it is the worst root and was growing into her chain link fence. Hundreds and hundreds of them and spreading into the neighbors. The root grows to the size of an arm. But it doesn't have a trunk it's a group of gnarly twisted thick fat fingers that grow up in all directions then it shoots stems that go up to 6 to7 and 8 ft. I identified it as an elm tree because of the small leaves look just like the pictures I see online. So I assume it's a dwarf hybrid but there's no way a nursery would ever sell this ugly looking piece of junk. When I cut into it it's a thick sticky sap. I managed to kill them easily by cutting it low and drilling a few holes in the base and fill them with Roundup. Has anyone else ever heard of this or any other tree that looks like a elm leaf.
Thank you for watching! I concentrated on recording Slippery and American Elms for this video as they were common in many of the preserves I was exploring that year. Siberian Elm is native to Asia and has been planted to replace American Elm as it is less susceptible to Dutch Elm disease. It has smaller leaves than American or Slippery Elm and naturalizes in open areas like peoples yards, roadsides, vacant lots. It is considered invasive which would explain why it was so persistent and could have regrown from the large root you describe for generations. Good Luck
I had a beautiful Slippery Elm in my yard. Some facts about them; they bleed blood red sap, but usually only from the root area. also, they are known to destroy foundations. I can personally verify that one. I had to move out of that house because of this.
Thanks for watching...I know many trees have roots that can wreak havoc with foundations and drainage tiles from gutters and septic systems. Willow and cottonwood roots are known to be troublesome but I was not aware of problems from Slippery Elm. Thank you for the additional information!
Thanks for watching...having larger 'solar panels' to allow a plant to make food with less sun makes sense. Most trees, however, take advantage of full sun when it is available to grow aggressively hence the larger leaves.
My young tree has smooth reddish bark but the leaves look and feel just like American elm leaves. I’m really confused on what it might be. Maybe some rare cultivar?
Thanks for watching! Some of my sources indicate American Elm twigs can have a reddish brown color. Most of the trees I studied to make this video did not appear overly red but more medium brown with a hint of red or purple. The color of the twigs on rapidly growing saplings of many types of trees can take on more vivid colors. If your tree is more than 3 or 4 inches in diameter it may develop the distinct layering in the bark as shown at the start of this video. Good Luck
Thank you very much for making these detailed and informative videos. They're really helping me identify what trees are on our place. We purchased and moved onto a couple of acres within the Ozark Plateau last year. It had been logged probably back in the 50's and the 'eastern red cedars' grew in quite aggressively. We're working hard at removing the majority of those to give the slower growing trees a fighting chance. I'm excited to see the variety of trees that are trying to make a comeback here and feel blessed for the opportunity to help them out.
Thanks for watching! Many of the species I have recorded for this channel do grow west of the Mississippi to the edge of the Great Plains. Red cedar is quite common as a pioneer species in abandoned farmland and other areas with full sun. Eventually it gets shaded out by other trees but does persist on ledges and areas of poor soil quality where other trees won't grow. Best luck with the remaining trees you are helping along.
Thank you for your very informative description, I successfully identified the little American Elm sapling I have growing in a pot on my patio. I will find a nice new home for the little guy!
Did it just appear??? Mine was growing in my pineapple plant. Just outta no where. So I identified and repotted it.
Thanks for watching Shara and Daija...American Elm trees produce thousands of small, flat samaras (seeds that resemble a flying saucer) that can blow around in the early spring. Many tree seeds will germinate and grow anywhere there is some soil and sunlight. It is always best to replant seedlings in the cooler months when the move causes less stress on the plant. Good Luck
this helped so much, you are so good at explaining the differences thanks!
Thanks for watching Dana and I am glad you found this video informative!
My favorite tree in my neighborhood is a slippery elm :)
Hi great video thanks
I need help identifying. I'm in Minneapolis area Mn.
And I found a small shrub like dwarf , looks like a small elm leaf hybrid multiplying like crazy in this lady's backyard for about 10 to 12 years.
she was just not aware that it is the worst root and was growing into her chain link fence. Hundreds and hundreds of them and spreading into the neighbors. The root grows to the size of an arm. But it doesn't have a trunk it's a group of gnarly twisted thick fat fingers that grow up in all directions then it shoots stems that go up to 6 to7 and 8 ft.
I identified it as an elm tree because of the small leaves look just like the pictures I see online.
So I assume it's a dwarf hybrid but there's no way a nursery would ever sell this ugly looking piece of junk.
When I cut into it it's a thick sticky sap. I managed to kill them easily by cutting it low and drilling a few holes in the base and fill them with Roundup.
Has anyone else ever heard of this or any other tree that looks like a elm leaf.
Thank you for watching! I concentrated on recording Slippery and American Elms for this video as they were common in many of the preserves I was exploring that year. Siberian Elm is native to Asia and has been planted to replace American Elm as it is less susceptible to Dutch Elm disease. It has smaller leaves than American or Slippery Elm and naturalizes in open areas like peoples yards, roadsides, vacant lots. It is considered invasive which would explain why it was so persistent and could have regrown from the large root you describe for generations. Good Luck
Has anyone ever experienced it growing in your potted plant?
I think I got a few….tryna see tho.
I had a beautiful Slippery Elm in my yard. Some facts about them; they bleed blood red sap, but usually only from the root area. also, they are known to destroy foundations. I can personally verify that one. I had to move out of that house because of this.
Thanks for watching...I know many trees have roots that can wreak havoc with foundations and drainage tiles from gutters and septic systems. Willow and cottonwood roots are known to be troublesome but I was not aware of problems from Slippery Elm. Thank you for the additional information!
I feel like most plants make larger leaves in shade, I know that many plants do this but trees are a different creature
Thanks for watching...having larger 'solar panels' to allow a plant to make food with less sun makes sense. Most trees, however, take advantage of full sun when it is available to grow aggressively hence the larger leaves.
My young tree has smooth reddish bark but the leaves look and feel just like American elm leaves. I’m really confused on what it might be. Maybe some rare cultivar?
Thanks for watching! Some of my sources indicate American Elm twigs can have a reddish brown color. Most of the trees I studied to make this video did not appear overly red but more medium brown with a hint of red or purple. The color of the twigs on rapidly growing saplings of many types of trees can take on more vivid colors. If your tree is more than 3 or 4 inches in diameter it may develop the distinct layering in the bark as shown at the start of this video. Good Luck