Dutch elm

(Plants) a widely planted hybrid elm tree, Ulmus hollandica, with spreading branches and a short trunk

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Dutch 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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Many trees, lining scenic streets, have also been removed in recent years with the council continuing its battle against Dutch elm disease while others dead trees remain.

Overgrown trees given trim after residents' complaints; Safety: Branches block pavements

The Forestry Commission reported Dutch elm disease had spread to the north after a tree in Wakefield, West Yorks, tested positive for the fungus.

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"A large portion of the trees to be removed are dead ash trees impacted by the emerald ash borer or elm trees that have likely succumbed to Dutch elm disease," she said.

Possibly hazardous trees being removed, trimmed at Deer Grove Forest Preserve

Thanks to Dutch Elm disease, there are fewer trees today, but the town hall is still standing, and looking much cleaner today than it did45 year ago.

The town hall has scrubbed up well

"The original trees - elms - were planted at the same time as the school was built in 1850 and suffered dutch elm disease and had to be removed in 1967but this photo is clearly not from then so it looks as if they were being 'pollarded.'.

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A Dutch oak disease B Dutch ash disease C Dutch birch disease D Dutch elm disease 9.

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He will also talk about his first-hand experience of diseases such as Dutch Elm Disease, Ash Dieback and Phytophthora Ramorum from his management of the estate.

Gardeners' World date for Charles

He will also talk about his firsthand experience of diseases such as Dutch Elm Disease, Ash Dieback and Phytophthora Ramorum.

Prince of Wales to appear on Gardeners' World

American elm trees have been decimated across the eastern United States by Dutch elm disease.

Justin Hynicka, Manager of Forest Conservation

The species has been on the decline since Dutch Elm took hold.

Town's efforts pay off as rare visitor flies in