Very valuable for single trees on large lawns, or for roadsides.
European linden, T. vulgaris and T. platyphyllos (T. Europaea of nurserymen is probably usually the latter).†
Has the general character of the American basswood.
European silver linden, T. tomentosa and varieties.†
Very handsome; leaves silvery white beneath; among others is a weeping variety.
American elm, Ulmus Americana.*†
One of the most graceful and variable of trees; useful for many purposes and a standard street tree.
Cork elm, U. racemosa.* Softer in aspect than the last, and more picturesque in winter, having prominent ridges of bark on its branches; slow grower.
Red or slippery elm, U. fulva.* Occasionally useful in a group or shelter-belt; a stiff grower.
English elm, U. campestris, and Scotch or wych elm, U. scabra (U. mantana). Often planted, but are inferior to U. Americana for street planting, although useful in collections. These have many horticultural forms.