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Unknown tree

This photo was sent to me by my daughter from a park in North Carolinia. Can anyone identify it?



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I've sent a message to Delonix1 .
He lives in California and may be interested to look at this :o)

13 Feb, 2012

 

I'm pretty sure it's Ulmus parvifolia - Chinese Elm tree.

It's a very widely grown tree in California, even here in southern California.

13 Feb, 2012

 

Thanks, Delonix :o)

13 Feb, 2012

 

Terratoonie:

You're welcome! :>)

It's a beautiful wide-spreading, semi-deciduous tree here in California.

13 Feb, 2012

 

Lovely colour on the bark :o)

13 Feb, 2012

 

Yes, it does. This tree is one of the Elm species which has not been too badly affected by Dutch Elm Disease. DED decimated many of the native elms trees in the U.S. in the 70's and 80's.

13 Feb, 2012

 

Yes, Dutch Elm disease did lots of damage in the UK also.
Good to know this Elm species seems more resistant :o)

13 Feb, 2012

 

Terratoonie:

It's really hardy, also. Although, in very mild climates, like in the lower elevations of California it's almost evergreen. :>)

16 Feb, 2012

 

:o)))

16 Feb, 2012



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