Our Dying American Elm Tree

The Great 'American Elm' Tree

As a practicing Massachusetts Certified Arborist, I had known of American Elms and their curse which kills.  The fungus which penetrates their vascular system through an insect vector and the elm bark beetles.   I also knew the control methods available which may or may not ward off infection.   

At the front of our home in Massachusetts is a multi-trunk mature Elm, my estimation 50 years old.  I had created a shade garden 5 years ago below it.  Nobody enjoyed mowing under the tree as part of a hill so I just landscaped with a number of shade plants, many hosta, bleeding heart, lily of the valley and Solomon seal.  But now their home and shade was coming unraveled.

Benefits of Trees is Social, Communal, Environmental, Economic

Benefits of Trees

Original Source: treesaregood.com

The benefits that trees provide from social, communal, environmental, and economic perspectives.

Most trees and shrubs in cities or communities are planted to provide beauty or shade. While these are excellent benefits, woody plants serve many other purposes. The benefits of trees can be grouped into social, communal, environmental, and economic categories.

Human response to trees goes well beyond simply observing their beauty. We feel serene, peaceful, restful, and tranquil in a grove of trees. We are “at home” there.

The calming effect of nearby trees and urban greening can significantly reduce workplace stress levels and fatigue, calm traffic, and even decrease the recovery time needed after surgery. Trees can also reduce crime. Apartment buildings with high levels of greenspace have lower crime rates than nearby apartments without trees.  Learn more here...