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English Elm at Prospect Park Garfield Entrance

Borough: Brooklyn
Community Board: 55/Prospect Park
Designated: 1985

Tree Details

Species: English elm (Ulmus procera)
Height: 95.94 Feet
Trunk Diameter 74 Inches
Average Canopy Spread 66 Feet

The English elm located along the west drive of Prospect Park, north of the Garfield entrance, has multiple trunks. Its notable form shows just how this introduced species differs in shape from the more vase-shaped American elm.

Location

Prospect Park
Dr, between Garfield Entrance and Meadowport Arch

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