Grove of American Elms on Central Park Mall

Borough: Manhattan
Community Board: Central Park
Designated: 1985

Tree Details

Species: American elm (Ulmus americana)
Height: 90.2 Feet
Trunk Diameter 35.5 Inches
Average Canopy Spread 42.5 Feet

The grove of American elms on Central Park Mall, located just north of the intersection of the east and north drives, at about 66th street, is likely one of the largest groves of its kind. They are noted for their regularly-spaced trunks, which resemble the columns in a cathedral, and for their twisting branches.

Location

Central Park
The Mall (located just north of the intersection of the east and north drives, at about 66th street)

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