Tree growing across the road from Lake LaVerne, on the lawn south of Music Hall.
This species is widely
distributed throughout the eastern US and is native to Iowa. Although preferring
moist, low-lying woods, this species also grows in dry,
heavy soils or sandy, rocky soils, withstanding both alkaline and acid conditions.
It is resistant to Dutch elm disease and is often used as a replacement
for the American elm tree (Ulmus
americana). Although it withstands drought, poorly-drained soils,
and urban conditions, it is susceptible to damage by wind and ice storms.
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