Known for its vase-shaped silhouette, this stately tree is a staple of many American cities. Seen here on the National Mall in D.C., name this tree.

With the scientific name Ulmus americana, American Elms are very hearty trees, being known to survive temps as low as 40 below zero. They can live hundreds of years, unless affected by Dutch elm disease (DED), which has become a more common ailment of these trees.

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