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| leaves--the leaves of American elm are much larger than the leaves of cedar elm | young leaves--what kind of venation is present here? Also note the oblique leaf bases--this is typical of the Ulmaceae. |
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| habit (trees in center)--American Elms were once the most commonly planted urban tree in Eastern North America because of their beautiful vase-shaped growth form. | young fruits (samaras) in early Spring |
