Here in the United States, particularly in central Pennsylvania, I have notice a dramatic increase in the cases of Elm disease. Makes me sad to see such magnificent trees felled. On the Pennsylvania State University campus, there exists one of the largest collections of American Elms that I know of. Many in and around the university are fairly old and, as you commented, more susceptible to these bark beetles.
When the English Elm shed large branches no wind was needed. I remember a very large branch dropping on a warm summer afternoon, with no breeze. Imagine enjoying the shade, and bam life over!
In the USA, American elms were very widely planted in suburban areas, to the point that it was a cliche that small American towns and cities inevitably had at least one street named "Elm Street". Mature American elms had a very distinctive and graceful shape. Dutch elm disease got started in about the 1930s and has been ravaging American elms consistently since then; most are long gone by now.
I live in Largo, Fla. My brother passed away and we are looking for a tree to plant over his ashes in my parents back yard. The local tree nursery is recommending an American Elm. They are claiming it is resistant to the Dutch elm disease. Any comments on this post would make the choice easier. Thank you.
This is one of the better videos. Keep up the good work. Don't hesitate to revisit some of the same species and make more informative vids, I wish they were all much longer!
I did not plan on going down this rabbit hole today. Just wanted to know what kind of tree I was stunned by this weekend by Rippon Historic Lodge. Oh well, I chose this life! #echezeaux
I like the idea of this series! I don't suppose you'll be touching on many North American trees, would you? I can see why that could be difficult for someone living in the UK, but I'm sure your American and Canadian viewers would appreciate it!
The common story in nature. Much like the fires and Redwoods....or is it Sequoia's. (maybe both) Either way, the pattern is everywhere, and yet ppl tend to NOT learn their lesson and try to stop the cylce before even investigating whether it IS A CYCLE IN THE FIRST PLACE - including scientists. There are implications for 'climate' here too, implications for most everything.
Lol. Bull. Btw, did you know fires are necessary & healthy for redwoods, and clean the underbrush, and crack open their cones, for the seeds to grow new trees, and the burnt ashes bring nutrients back for them to grow? Don't believe the climate hoax the globalists are pushing, so you'll agree to starve yourself. Wake up.
It's really quite sad that while sure originally they were seen as the tree of death but now it seems more like their more the tree facing death thanks to Dutch elm disease the species is almost completely extinct in the UK.
@@1258-Eckhart it's not as simple as that. Yeah we can try and replant them but the more trees there are the more the disease can spread plus because there are hardly any left getting the seeds isn't exactly easy
@@alexcrockett5665 Don't be so negative! Elm seeds are in Europe not in short supply (Google says China as main source). Pot them in your conservatory and then plant them out. Job done. Just do it.
Here in the United States, particularly in central Pennsylvania, I have notice a dramatic increase in the cases of Elm disease. Makes me sad to see such magnificent trees felled. On the Pennsylvania State University campus, there exists one of the largest collections of American Elms that I know of. Many in and around the university are fairly old and, as you commented, more susceptible to these bark beetles.
When the English Elm shed large branches no wind was needed. I remember a very large branch dropping on a warm summer afternoon, with no breeze. Imagine enjoying the shade, and bam life over!
"Widowmaker" is a very apt name for them.
In the USA, American elms were very widely planted in suburban areas, to the point that it was a cliche that small American towns and cities inevitably had at least one street named "Elm Street". Mature American elms had a very distinctive and graceful shape. Dutch elm disease got started in about the 1930s and has been ravaging American elms consistently since then; most are long gone by now.
What are you talking about there are tons of elm trees in East Texas they even grow in the cracks of my back porch
What , IOWA & ILLINOIS & Wisconsin &Indiana + OHIO & KENTUCKY/TENNESSEE . AND OTHERS ... But , we DO NEED To Be Careful .
never thought that doing a research about name meanings would bring me here, but funny thing is; it was perfect for the character development!
It wasn't research into the female name Emlba, by any chance was it?
...sorry. Embla
@@yippikiyayo nope
Interesting video.
I laughed at 0:54 where someone added an "o" to the sign.
I live in Largo, Fla. My brother passed away and we are looking for a tree to plant over his ashes in my parents back yard. The local tree nursery is recommending an American Elm. They are claiming it is resistant to the Dutch elm disease. Any comments on this post would make the choice easier. Thank you.
Lori Ostman hopefully this is not too late, but resistant does not equate to immune. I wonder if live oak grows well in your area.
Lori : ELMS ARE GREAT ! PLUS PLENTIFUL . IN MANY MANY STATES.
This is one of the better videos. Keep up the good work. Don't hesitate to revisit some of the same species and make more informative vids, I wish they were all much longer!
Marcus : well Said
How was I killed by an Elm? My story you will underwhelm! While walking in the forest of Kimber,I failed to hear a shout of TIMBER!!
I did not plan on going down this rabbit hole today. Just wanted to know what kind of tree I was stunned by this weekend by Rippon Historic Lodge. Oh well, I chose this life! #echezeaux
The reason elm trees are associated with death is that Freddy Krueger lives on the Street of the Elms.
also, Nightmare on Elm St.
interesting, looking forward to the rest of the series
I from georgia and there is elm tree which is 120-127 years old and ~25 m tall
There are some nice American elms in Kansas, if the farmers would leave them alone.
YA , FARMERS NOWADAYS ARE DROPPING THE BALL !! IN MANY AREAS !!
what with chemical pesticides? stuff is terrible!!!!!!
tons of Native American cures using the bark of the Elm Tree
Lovely video. Lots more please.
I like the idea of this series! I don't suppose you'll be touching on many North American trees, would you? I can see why that could be difficult for someone living in the UK, but I'm sure your American and Canadian viewers would appreciate it!
Very good insight into a reoccurring disease...how interesting.
nice video, thx for sharing!
Looks iidentical to my "backyard" when I lived in NY, right down to the elm, ferns and similar "underbrush carpet"!!!
Should do a video on hornbeam.
great video!
Nice video. Thanks for posting it.
That was the beginning of an instruction on life and the meaning of life.
My God that's where you were up against an elm
Including the cider elm?
The common story in nature. Much like the fires and Redwoods....or is it Sequoia's. (maybe both) Either way, the pattern is everywhere, and yet ppl tend to NOT learn their lesson and try to stop the cylce before even investigating whether it IS A CYCLE IN THE FIRST PLACE - including scientists. There are implications for 'climate' here too, implications for most everything.
M : SO VERY VERY TRUE
Lol. Bull. Btw, did you know fires are necessary & healthy for redwoods, and clean the underbrush, and crack open their cones, for the seeds to grow new trees, and the burnt ashes bring nutrients back for them to grow? Don't believe the climate hoax the globalists are pushing, so you'll agree to starve yourself. Wake up.
all words that begin with EL or have EL in their lettering derive from elm
English elm was often used for warbows too! That could be another reason behind it.
It's really quite sad that while sure originally they were seen as the tree of death but now it seems more like their more the tree facing death thanks to Dutch elm disease the species is almost completely extinct in the UK.
So collect the seeds and reestablish.
@@1258-Eckhart it's not as simple as that. Yeah we can try and replant them but the more trees there are the more the disease can spread plus because there are hardly any left getting the seeds isn't exactly easy
@@alexcrockett5665 Don't be so negative! Elm seeds are in Europe not in short supply (Google says China as main source). Pot them in your conservatory and then plant them out. Job done. Just do it.
@@1258-Eckhart Don't plant non-native elm trees
@@rulesforth33 Knowing the Chinese, they probably nicked our elms anyway. Ulmus epigonus.
Interesting.
worlds oldest bows found in Denmark was made of Elm
I see very old elm in London
The only reason I'm here is because I just got back from the doctor... I'm allergic to elm trees
I came here after listening to the song 'I wander by the brookside"
LOL ever heard of the "manzanilla de la muerte"?
Makes a good gallows frame too
I am no elm!!
minecraft
Clwyd Jones
why?
I am.. was born under the elm according to druid astrology...
cut the pine trees down and plant elm.
Elm burns like graveyard mold, even the very flames be cold.
Cutting the sELMer tree
I live on elm Street
This 18th century story dosent turn up on Google, their gone man, this time for good.
When you doing magic mushrooms
@Techn0Junki3 in Soviet Russia, they kill anyone, LOL :P
Came here from a passage of '1984'
lol George orwell
hangin awound
ware, twee?
woman empire?
Bark Boring Beetle!