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Dutch elm

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Dutch elm
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(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a widely planted hybrid elm tree, Ulmus hollandica, with spreading branches and a short trunk
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Noun1.Dutch elm - any of various hybrid ornamental European shade trees ranging from dwarf to tallDutch elm - any of various hybrid ornamental European shade trees ranging from dwarf to tall
Ulmus hollandica
genus Ulmus, Ulmus - type genus of family Ulmaceae; deciduous trees having simple serrate leaves; widely distributed in temperate regions
elm, elm tree - any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
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American elms that had survived years of threat from Dutch elm disease were felled and will be difficult, if not impossible, to replace.
Historic trees fall by American Forests
Byline: Aaron Nicodemus WORCESTER - The last American elm tree on Worcester Common was removed yesterday, after it succumbed to Dutch elm disease.
Last American elm on Common removed by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
It lays its eggs on wych elm, which has now largely disappeared from the countryside as a result of Dutch elm disease.
Ideal home for wildlife by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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