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American Elm at Central Park West and West 77th?Street

Borough: Manhattan
Community Board: Central Park
Designated: 1985

Tree Details

Species: American elm (Ulmus americana)
Height: 50.84 Feet
Trunk Diameter 42 Inches
Average Canopy Spread 55 Feet

The American elm at the northeast corner of the intersection of the Central Park West and West 77th Street, towers by the retaining wall and is beloved by nearby residents.

Location

Central Park
Grows by the retaining wall at the northeast corner of the intersection of Central Park West and West 77th street

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